We are so fond of hearing ourselves spoken of, that, be it good or ill, it is still pleasing.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneThere are twelve hours in the day, and above fifty in the night.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevignewinter is past, and we have a prospect of spring that is superior to spring itself.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne