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“We are always more disposed to laugh at nonsense than at genuine wit; because the nonsense is more agreeable to us, being more comfortable to our natures.”

Quote by Margaret of Valois

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Margaret of Valois

Margaret of Valois, born on May 14, 1553, and died on March 27, 1615, was the Queen of Navarre. She was the daughter of King Henry II of France, the wife of King Henry III of Navarre, and the mother of King Henry IV of France. Margaret played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion, and her political and religious stance had a profound impact on French history. more

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