In France, a woman may forget that she is neither young nor handsome; for the absence of these claims to attention does not expose her to be neglected by the male sex. Marguerite Gardiner Read Quote
Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and unostentatious. Marguerite Gardiner Read Quote
Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence. Marguerite Gardiner Read Quote
Yes, the meeting of dear friends atones for the regret of separation; and like it so much enhances affection, that after absence one wonders how one has been able to stay away from them so long. Marguerite Gardiner Read Quote
We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers. Marguerite Gardiner Read Quote
Happiness consists not in having much, but in being content with little. Marguerite Gardiner Read Quote
Who could look on these monuments without reflecting on the vanity of mortals in thus offering up testimonials of their respect for persons of whose very names posterity is ignorant? Marguerite Gardiner Read Quote
