Margaret Cavendish

In such misfortunes my Mother was of an heroic spirit, in suffering patiently when there was no remedy, and being industrious where she thought she could help. ↗

— Margaret Cavendish

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Indeed I did not stand as a beggar at the Parliament door, for I never was at the Parliament-House, nor stood I ever at the door as I do know or can remember; not as a petitioner I am sure. ↗

— Margaret Cavendish

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Indeed I had not much wit, yet I was not an idiot - my wit was according to my years. ↗

— Margaret Cavendish

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Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton. ↗

— Margaret Cavendish

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Marriage is the grave or tomb of wit. ↗

— Margaret Cavendish

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My mother was a good mistress to her servants, taking care of them in their sicknesses, not sparing any cost she was able to bestow for their recovery. ↗

— Margaret Cavendish

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Not that I am ashamed of my mind or body, my birth or breeding, my actions or fortunes, for my bashfulness is in my nature, not for any crime. ↗

— Margaret Cavendish

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