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We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more.
Sophie Swetchine
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Sophie Swetchine
Age: 74 †
Born: 1782
Born: November 22
Died: 1857
Died: September 10
Diarist
Lady-In-Waiting
Salonnière
Writer
Moscow
Russian SFSR
Sofia Petrovna Soymonova
Madame Swetchine
Swetchine
Anne Sophie Swetchine
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Deceive
Hype
Deceiving
Fancy
Weakness
Strength
Support
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Suspicion has its dupes, as well as credulity.
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