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Not that I am ashamed of my mind or body, my birth or breeding, my actions or fortunes, for my bashfulness is in my natu
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"Not that I am ashamed of my mind or body, my birth or breeding, my actions or fortunes, for my bashfulness is in my nature, not for any crime"

- Margaret Cavendish

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This quote by Margaret Cavendish speaks with the concept of humility and self-acceptance. She is saying that she is not embarrassed of her mind, body, birth, breeding, actions, or fortunes. Instead, her bashfulness is a part of her nature, not because of any wrongdoing. This suggests that she is comfortable with who she is and is not embarrassed of her scenarios. She takes pride in her identity and is not scared to reveal it. This quote is a suggestion to be happy with who we are and to accept ourselves for who we are, no matter our circumstances. It is a suggestion to be humble and to not be ashamed of our past or present. We ought to take pride in who we are and accept ourselves for who we are.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Margaret Cavendish. He/she was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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