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The use of knowledge in our sex (beside the amusement of solitude) is to moderate the passions and learn to be contented with a small expense, which are the certain effects of a studious life and, it may be, preferable even to that fame which men have engrossed to themselves and will not suffer us to share. Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley

Excerpt from Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) · This quote is filed under Knowledge · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Tell us if you know any facts or errors in this quote · Help your friends discover QB

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The Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (May 26, 1689-August 21, 1762), was an English authoress. · Can we improve this biography? Write us your version.

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