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Those who make us happy are always thankful to us for being so their gratitude is the reward of their benefits.

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
Rewards
Gratitude
Benefits
Happy
Make
Always
Thankful
Reward

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