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I dont say tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impud

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"I don't say tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it"

- Mary Wortley

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This quote is written / told by Mary Wortley between May 26, 1689 and August 21, 1762. He/she was a famous Royalty from England. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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