I love nothing and that is the true cause of my ennui.
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 DeffandGod is not more incomprehensible than you; but if he is not more just, it is hardly worth while beIieving in him.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du DeffandLet us strive to improve ourselves, for we cannot remain stationary; one either progresses or retrogrades.
Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand