Quotation by

Mary Wortley Montagu

Nobody should trust their virtue with necessity, the force of which is never known till it is felt, and it is therefore one of the first duties to avoid the temptation of it.

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Mary Wortley Montagu is saying that people cannot be sure how strong their moral principles are until they face a real, urgent need that tests them. Because this pressure is unpredictable and powerful, it is important to steer clear of situations where such desperation might challenge your integrity.

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