. . . everything seems insupportable to me. This may very well be because I am insupportable myself.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du DeffandI hear nothings, I speak nothings, I take interest in nothing and from nothing to nothing I travel gently down the dull way which leads to becoming nothing.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du DeffandRules of society are nothing; one's conscience is the umpire.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du DeffandI love nothing and that is the true cause of my ennui.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand