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Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sévigné Quotes

1626–1696

Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sévigné (5 February 1626 – 17 April 1696) was a French aristocrat, remembered for her letter-writing. Most of her letters, celebrated for their wit and vividness, were addressed to her daughter.

Also known as: Sévigné, Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de

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Fortune is always on the side of the largest battalions.

L'ingratitude attire les reproches comme la reconnaissance attire de nouveaux bienfaits.

There is no person who is not dangerous for some one.

Il n'y a personne qui ne soit dangereux pour quelqu'un. There is no person who is not dangerous for some one.

Ah! as you say, we should slip over many thoughts and act as though we did not perceive them.

The fashion of liking Racine will pass away like that of coffee.

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