Not to find pleasure in serious reading gives a pastel coloring to the mind.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneI am persuaded that the greater part of our complaints arise from want of exercise.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneIt is thus that we walk through the world like the blind, not knowing whither we are going, regarding as bad what is good, regarding as good what is bad, and ever in entire ignorance.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de SevigneWhen we reckon without Providence, we must frequently reckon twice.
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne