Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu

I hate the noise and hurry inseparable from great Estates and Titles, and look upon both as blessings that ought only to be given to fools, for 'Tis only to them that they are blessings.

I hate the noise and hurry inseparable from great Estates an

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The quote suggests a disdain for the commotion and busyness associated with wealth and high social status. The speaker views such privileges as burdens rather than desirable rewards, believing they are only truly satisfying for individuals lacking wisdom or discernment. In just a few words, the quote expresses a preference for a quieter, more unassuming life, devoid of the ostentation and demands that accompany grand possessions and titles.

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