Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's ce…

Mary Wortley Montagu
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Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. ✨ Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1967). 1708-1720
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Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. ✨ Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1967). 1708-1720

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