I know of no sorrow greater than that occasioned by a delay of the post.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevignethere are some people who never acknowledge themselves in the wrong; God help them!
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneWe like so much to hear people talk of us and of our motives, that we are charmed even when they abuse us.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneIf we could have a little patience, we should escape much mortification; time takes away as much as it gives.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne