I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all. Marie Antoinette More Quotes by Marie Antoinette More Quotes From Marie Antoinette You have doubtless heard, my dear mother, the misfortune of Madame de Chartres, whose child is born dead. But I would rather have even that, terrible as it is, than be as I am without hope of any children. Marie Antoinette i-am hope mother children 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 who me history interesting We made our entrance into Paris. As for honors, we received all that we could possibly imagine; but they, though very well in their way, were not what touched me most. What was really affecting was the tenderness and earnestness of the poor people, who, in spite of the taxes with which they are overwhelmed, were transported with joy at seeing us. Marie Antoinette me joy people way I feel more and more, every day of my life, how much my dear mamma has done for my establishment. I was the youngest of all her daughters, and she has treated me as if I were the eldest, so that my whole soul is filled with the most tender gratitude. Marie Antoinette day me gratitude life 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 draw the king into any great expenses. Marie Antoinette king i-am you hope I pity my brother Ferdinand, knowing by my own feelings how sad a thing it is to live apart from one's family. Marie Antoinette live sad family brother I should be very sorry if the Germans disapproved of me. Marie Antoinette very me should sorry Your Majesty may rest assured about my conduct towards the Comtesse de Provence; I will certainly try and gain her friendship and confidence, without going too far. Marie Antoinette rest will confidence friendship In a month's time, I shall be able to give your Majesty news of the Comtesse de Provence, for the marriage is fixed for May 14th; they had prepared many fetes for this marriage, but now they are economising in them for want of money. Marie Antoinette news marriage money time 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 king me riding world