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The most subtle flattery that a woman can receive is by actions, not by words.

Suzanne Curchod

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Suzanne Curchod
Age: 55 †
Born: 1739
Born: May 6
Died: 1794
Died: May 15
Salonnière
Socialite
Writer
Crassier VD
Louise-Suzanne Necker
Subtle
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Actions
Words
Woman
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Flattery

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