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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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Enthusiasm signifies 'God in us.'



Prayer is the life of the soul.

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.



Search for the truth is the noblest occupation of man; its publication is a duty.

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