In all nations truth is the most sublime, the most simple, the most difficult, and yet the most natural thing.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneWe are never satisfied with having done well; and in endeavoring to do better, we do much worse.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevignewar often breaks out when there is the most talk of peace.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne