Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power.
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"Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power." — Mary Wortley Montagu
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Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power. — Mary Wortley Montagu
About Mary Wortley Montagu
Mary Wortley Montagu was a Writer from Kingdom of England (1689–1762).
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Who said "Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches…"?
This quote is attributed to Mary Wortley Montagu, a Writer from Kingdom of England.
When did Mary Wortley Montagu live?
Mary Wortley Montagu lived from 1689 – 1762.