The king and the dauphin both like to see me on horseback. I only say this because all the world perceives it, and especially while we were absent from Versailles, they were delighted to see me in my riding habit. — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
My mother sees things but from the distance; she does not weigh them in regard to my position, and she judges me too harshly. But she is my mother, who loves me dearly; and when she speaks, I can only… — 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… — Marie Antoinette Copy Share Image
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
