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Marie-Anne de Vichy-Chamrond
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“[On the legend that after being beheaded St. Denis walked six miles with his head in his hands:] It is only the first step that is difficult.”
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“Women are never stronger than when they arm themselves with their weaknesses.”
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“Shallow men speak of the past, wise men of the present, and fools of the future.”
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“I love nothing and that is the true cause of my ennui.”
Marie-Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, French patron of the arts, salonist
(1697 - 1780)
Full name: Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, Marquise du Deffand. (Sometimes seen as Madame du Deffand.)