One of the duties of old-age, is the management of time. Th… - Anne-Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles

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One of the duties of old-age, is the management of time. The less that remains to us, the more valuable we ought to consider it. (p. 121).

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Anne-Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles (1647 – 12 July 1733), better known as the Marquise de Lambert, was a writer with a particular interest in education and was the hostess of a famous salon.

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Alternative Names: Anne-Therese de Marguenat de Courcelles • Marquise de Lambert • Anne Theresa Lambert

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We fancy frequently that we have no grudge but against the men, when indeed our malignity is owing to their places : persons in great posts never yet enjoyed them with the good liking of the world, which only begins to do them justice when they are out of place. (p. 148).

We are not indeed obliged always to speak what we think, but we must always think what we speak. (p. 149).

Take care that your studies influence your manners. (p. 165).

One of the duties of old-age, is the management of time. The less that remains to us, the more valuable we ought to consider it. (p. 121). - Anne-Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles

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