I dislike clocks with second-hands; they cut up life into too small pieces.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneI fear nothing so much as a man who is witty all day long.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevignematrimony is a very dangerous disorder; I had rather drink.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneI do not like to employ secretaries that have more wit than myself. I am afraid to make them write all my nonsense.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne