It is quite certain that in seeing the people who treat us so well despite their own misfortune, we are more obliged than ever to work hard for their happiness. The king seems to understand this truth; as for myself, I know that in my whole life (even if I live for a hundred years) I shall never forget the day of the coronation.
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Permalink to quote #3 Mon chou d'amour is charming, and I love him madly. He loves me very much too, in his own way, without embarrassment.
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