"I do not know that ever I desired anything earnestly in my life but 'twas denied me, and I am many times afraid to wish a thing merely lest my fortune should take that occasion to use me ill."

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Source : Dorothy Osborne, Edward Abbott Parry (2014). “Letters from Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652–54”, p.49, Cambridge University Press

Dorothy Osborne

#Fear Quotes #Wish Quotes #Use Quotes

“Forgive yourself for what you think you've done or not done. At every moment, you had your reasons for all of your actions and decisions. You've always done the best that you could do. Forgive yourself.”
“I wasn't the typical pageant girl - I was a little more nerdy, and they gave me a voice. I created the Queen of the Universe pageant, which is charity-based, to benefit UNESCO. For me, the most important thing is that contestants have a charity-based platform or charity ambition.”
“I would rather preach one sermon than write a thousand books.”
“There are but few saints amongst scientists, as among other men, but truth itself is a goal comparable with sanctity.”
“A rule that may serve for a statesman, a courtier, or a lovernever make a defence or an apology before you be accused.”

Source : 1636 Letter to Lord Wentworth, 3 Sep.
“If I live for self, I can only live for one; if I live for others, I can live for 3,000,000,000.”
“I would hold the rosy, slender fingers of the dawn for you.”
“Being alone does not mean you are lonely, and being lonely does not mean you are alone.”

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