34 quotes by Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615), French (Royalty)

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Marguerite de Valois

It is the same in love as in war; a fortress that parleys is half taken.

Marguerite de Valois

The woman who does not choose to love should cut the matter short at once, by holding out no hopes to her suitor.

Marguerite de Valois

No one perfectly loves God who does not perfectly love some of his creatures.

Marguerite de Valois

A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.

Marguerite de Valois

The more hidden the venom, the more dangerous it is.

Marguerite de Valois

Women suffer more from disappointment than men, because they have more of faith and are naturally more credulous.

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Tears may be dried up, but the heart - never.

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Marguerite de Valois

Born: May 14, 1553
Died: March 27, 1615
Nationality: French
Profession: Royalty

Biography

Margaret of Valois was a French princess of the Valois dynasty who became queen consort of Navarre and later also of France. By her marriage to Henry III of Navarre (later Henry IV of France), she was queen of Navarre and then France at her husband's 1589 accession to the latter throne.

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MARGUERITE DE VALOIS

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