Faith is a devout belief in what one does not understand.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du DeffandDo I believe in ghosts? No, but I'm afraid of them.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand. . . everything seems insupportable to me. This may very well be because I am insupportable myself.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du DeffandAh! I shall repeat it endlessly, the only misfortune is to be born!
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand