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title: "1 Given Birth Quotes By Marie-Catharine d'Aulnoy"
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> [“Once upon a time there was a great queen who, having given birth to twin daughters, invited twelve fairies who lived nearby to come and bestow gifts upon them, as was the custom in those days. Indeed, it was a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/marie-catharine-d-aulnoy/once-upon-a-time-there-was-a-great-queen-who-having-given-birth-to/)

Marie-Catharine d'Aulnoy

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## More by Marie-Catharine d'Aulnoy

> [“We can't give you any further information," the fairies replied. "Be satisfied, madam, with the assurance that your daughter will be happy." She thanked…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/marie-catharine-d-aulnoy/we-can-t-give-you-any-further-information-the-fairies-replied-be/)

Marie-Catharine d'Aulnoy

> [“Once upon a time there was a great queen who, having given birth to twin daughters, invited twelve fairies who lived nearby to come…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/marie-catharine-d-aulnoy/once-upon-a-time-there-was-a-great-queen-who-having-given-birth-to/)

Marie-Catharine d'Aulnoy

> [“I suoi occhi rubavano i cuori, e la sua dolcezza li teneva legati.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/marie-catharine-d-aulnoy/i-suoi-occhi-rubavano-i-cuori-e-la-sua-dolcezza-li-teneva-legati/)

Marie-Catharine d'Aulnoy

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