Heed the still, small voice that so seldom leads us wrong, and never into folly.
—Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand
Topics: Conscience
The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult.
—Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand
Women are never stronger than when they arm themselves with their weakness.
—Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand
Topics: Women
The first step is the hardest.
—Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand
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