Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu

Nobody should trust their virtue with necessity, the force of which is never known till it is felt, and it is therefore one of the first duties to avoid the temptation of it.

Nobody should trust their virtue with necessity, the force o

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This quote highlights the importance of not relying on necessity to determine one's virtue or moral character. The speaker asserts that the true power of necessity is only revealed when it is experienced firsthand. Thus, it is crucial to resist placing oneself in situations where one is tempted by necessity, suggesting that individuals should prioritize avoiding such temptations altogether.

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