Top 7 Madame de Sévigné Quotes

French noble and epistolarian writer (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.

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Native Name: Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sévigné

Alternative Names: Marquise de Sévigné • Marquise de Sevigne • La Marquise de Sévigné • marquise de Sévigné Marie de Rabutin-Chantal • Marie de Rabutin Sevigné • Marie de Rabutin-Chantal

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

Ah! comme vous dites, il faut glisser sur bien des pensées, et ne faire pas semblant de les voir.

Fortune is always on the side of the largest battalions.

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

Il n'y a personne qui ne soit dangereux pour quelqu'un.

Ingratitude calls forth reproaches as gratitude brings renewed kindnesses.

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