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Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, marquise du Deffand Quotes: [On the legend that after being beheaded St. Denis walked six miles with his head in his hands:] It is only the first step that is difficult.
         

[On the legend that after being beheaded St. Denis walked six miles with his head in his hands:] It is only the first step that is difficult.


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