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Madame de Stael Quotes: Society develops wit, but its contemplation alone forms genius.
         

Society develops wit, but its contemplation alone forms genius.


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Love is the symbol of eternity.



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Prayer is the life of the soul.



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The greatest happiness is to transform one's feelings into action.



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As we grow in wisdom, we pardon more freely.



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The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man.



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