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“Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.”

Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu

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Mary Wortley Montagu

Mary Wortley Montagu was an English writer known for her epistolary works and travel diaries. Born on May 15, 1689, and died on August 21, 1762, she is celebrated for her interest in Eastern cultures and her reflections on the status of women. more

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Source: The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

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Source: The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

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Book:The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

Source: The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

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Book:The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

Source: The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

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Book:The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

Source: The Spirit of Liberty: Papers and Addresses

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