Rules of society are nothing; one's conscience is the umpire.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du DeffandHeed the still small voice that so seldom leads us wrong, and never into folly.
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 DeffandAh! I shall repeat it endlessly, the only misfortune is to be born!
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand