Quote by Horace Walpole

It was said of old Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, that she never puts dots over her I s, to save ink.

It was said of old Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, that she n

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This quote is a humorous observation about Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, implying that she was extremely frugal. By stating that she never puts dots over her "I s" to save ink, it suggests that she would go to great lengths to save even the smallest amount of resources. The quote highlights her stinginess in a playful and exaggerated manner, showcasing a facet of her personality through an amusing anecdote.

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