Anne Ingram, Viscountess Irvine Quotes

British noble and poet

Anne, Viscountess Irvine (c. 1696 – 2 December 1764) was a British court official. She was a poet and a correspondent of Sir John Vanbrugh and Horace Walpole.

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Alternative Names: Anne Ingram • Lady Anne Howard • Lady Anne Irwin • Anne, Viscountess Irwin

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A female mind like a rude fallow lies; </br> No seed is sown, but weeds spontaneous rise. </br> As well might we expect, in winter, spring, </br> As land untilled a fruitful crop should bring.