Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu, Letter, (p

Take back the beauty and wit you bestow upon me; leave me my own mediocrity of agreeableness and genius, but leave me also my sincerity, my constancy, and my plain dealing; 'tis all I have to recommend me to the esteem either of others or myself.

Take back the beauty and wit you bestow upon me; leave me my

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker desires authenticity over external attributes such as beauty and wit. They express a willingness to relinquish the bestowed qualities in exchange for keeping their own genuineness, loyalty, and honesty. The speaker believes that sincerity, constancy, and straightforwardness are what truly define their worth, both in the eyes of others and in their own self-esteem. It highlights the importance of inner character and integrity as qualities that should be valued and prioritized above superficial traits.

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