Great Throughts Treasury
This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.
Madame du Deffand, Marie Anne de Vichy-Chamrond, Marquise du Deffand
French Hostess and Patron of the Arts
"Let us strive to improve ourselves, for we cannot remain stationary: one either progresses or retrogrades."
"Women are never stronger than when they arm themselves with their weaknesses."
"The distance is nothing it is only the first step that costs."
"Come, come, it's only the passions that make you think."