Custom Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
“Nature is seldom in the wrong, custom always.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown source
Nature tends to follow its own order, while human customs often conflict with it.
In simple terms: Nature is right, customs can be wrong.
Key Takeaway
Question customs that oppose natural principles.
Themes
nature
customs
order
conflict
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- environmental policy
- cultural reform
- personal habits
Key Concepts
Ecology
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish natural law from societal convention?
- When should tradition be challenged?
A Different Perspective
Customs may be rooted in tradition and not purely irrational.
![“It is 11 years since I have seen my figure in a glass [mirror]. The last reflection I saw there was so disagreeable I resolved to spare myself such mortification in the future.” quote by Mary Wortley Montagu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f1/mary-wortley-montagu-6947_aging_it-is-11-years-since-i-have-seen-my-figu_374849.jpg)
