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French author, courtesan, freethinker, and patron of the arts (1620-1705)

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Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclose (10 November 1620 – 17 October 1705) was a French author, courtesan, and patron of the arts.

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Alternative Names: Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos • Ninon de Lanclos • Ninon de l'Enclos • Anne de L'Enclos

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That which is striking and beautiful is not always good; but that which is good is always beautiful.

Translation (Harbottle and Dalbiac, 1901). What a fine position for La Châtre!

Le beau billet qu'a La Châtre!

Translation ("A Lady", 1761): They are either to be pitied or condemned who are obliged to have recourse to religion for the conduct of their lives. 'Tis a sign they have either a narrow soul, or a corrupt heart.

Que l'on était bien à plaindre quand on avait besoin du secours de la religion pour se conduire , et que c'était la marque d'un esprit bien borné, ou d'un cœur bien corrompu.