Lady Mary Wortley Montagu quotes and words of wisdom

"Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Would with a touch that "s scarcely felt or seen."
Found in the topic Humor.

"Let this great maxim be my virtue"s guide,? In part she is to blame that has been tried: He comes too near that comes to be denied."
Found in the topic Unsorted.

"Civility costs nothing and buys everything."
Found in the topic Civil.

"General notions are generally wrong."
Found in the topic Idea.

"It"s all been very interesting."
Found in the topic Last.

"Whoever will cultivate their own mind will find full employment. Every virtue does not only require great care in the planting, but as much daily solicitude in cherishing as exotic fruits and flowers; the vices and passions (which I am afraid are the natural product of the soil) demand perpetual weeding. Add to this the search after knowledge... and the longest life is too short."
Found in the topic Mind.

"Be plain in dress, and sober in your diet; In short, my deary, kiss me, and be quiet."
Found in the topic Clothes.

Interesting Quotes

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.Indira Gandhi, quoted by Christian Science Monitor, May 17, 1982 - Indian politician (1917 - 1984)

Turn on, tune in and drop out.Timothy Leary - US psychologist & promoter of mind-altering drugs (1920 - 1996)