LXXV.
MADAM,
IT is seldom known that a Perfect and Famous Poet or Philosopher was ever very Cruel, David and Solomon were the most Bloody, but
CCXI sociable letters written by the thrice noble, illustrious, and excellent princess, the Lady Marchioness of Newcastle.
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- CCXI sociable letters written by the thrice noble, illustrious, and excellent princess, the Lady Marchioness of Newcastle.
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- Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of, 1624?-1674.
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they were Kings, and it seems Reason of State was too forcible for Good Nature, and there is no Rule but hath some Exception. But had I Chil∣dren I would endeavor with all the Rational Ar∣guments & Witty Discourses I were Capable of, to perswade them to delight in Poetry and Phi∣losophy, that they might be Civil, Generous, and Just, which would be a Greater and more Lasting Honour to them than Wealth or Titles; besides the Pleasure of Thoughts and Tranquil∣lity of Mind would be a Heaven upon Earth, all which Silent Contemplation brings them unto, for Contemplation brings Consideration, Consideration brings Judgment, Judgment brings Reason, Reason brings Truth, Truth brings Peace; also Consideration brings Con∣ception, Conception brings Fancy, Fancy brings Wit, and Wit brings Delight. But you will say, Nature hath not made all Mankind Capa∣ble of Good Instruction, 'tis true, but give me leave to say, that I believe there are more Faults in Educators than in Nature; but, Madam, I have no Children, therefore no Tutoress, and if I had Children, 'tis likely I should have done as most Parents do, which is, to Breed them up in Vanity and not in Virtue; but, Madam, you have Children, which I am confident will be Sweetly Dispo∣sed, like your Self, for you Breed them Gent∣ly, rather with Reason than with Rods, where∣in you do Wisely and Kindly, and I wish all Parents and Tutors may take an Example from
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you, who are a Lady of such Perfection, as I ac∣count my Self Honoured to be,
Madam,
Your Humble and Devoted Servant.