I have begun the 'History of England' by Mr. Hume. It seems to me very interesting, though it is necessary to recollect that it is a Protestant who has written it. — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
My dear mamma is quite right when she says that we must lay down principles and not depart from them. The king will not have the same weaknesses as his grandfather. I hope that he will have no favorites; but I am afraid that he is too mild and too easy. You may depend upon it that I will not… — Marie Antoinette Copy Share
No harm will come to me. The Assembly is prepared to treat us leniently. — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
When everyone else is losing their heads, it is important to keep yours. — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
Qu'ils mangent de la brioche. Let them eat cake. On being told that her people had no bread. Attributed to Marie-Antoinette, but remark is… — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
You have doubtless heard, my dear mother, the misfortune of Madame de Chartres, whose child is born dead. But I would rather have even… — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
Your Majesty may rest assured about my conduct towards the Comtesse de Provence; I will certainly try and gain her friendship and confidence, without… — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
one's enjoyment is doubled when one can share it with a friend - and where can one find a more affectionate, a more intimate… — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
You can be assured that I need no one's guidance in anything concerning propriety. — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
I have come, Sire, to complain of one of your subjects who has been so audacious as to kick me in the belly. — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
The king and the dauphin both like to see me on horseback. I only say this because all the world perceives it, and especially… — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
