Queen Quote by Bernardine Kielty
““With some difficulty she persuaded the Dauphin, and with no difficulty whatsoever she persuaded his younger brother to take her on a secret visit. From her hairdresser she had heard about "Opera balls"--balls in Paris where the people wore masks and no one knew who anyone else was. So the three royal youngsters ordered a carriage for late at night, dressed up in play costumes which Marie Antoinette got together for them, an drove to Paris. There they went to an "Opera ball.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Opera Ball by Unknown, 1990
A woman cleverly uses social events and disguise to gain access to privileged circles and fulfill a secret desire.
In simple terms: She uses a masked ball to slip into high society.
Key Takeaway
Leverage disguise and social gatherings to achieve hidden goals.
Themes
deception
social maneuvering
desire
class
Mood
suspenseful
intriguing
dramatic
Type
narrative
plot device
character motive
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- high society events
- personal ambition
- covert missions
Key Concepts
social engineering
masking
secret agendas
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do you accept when using deception?
- How might transparency change the outcome?
A Different Perspective
Such tactics can backfire if trust is broken or motives are discovered.
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