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“It is easier to win love than to keep it.”

Quote by Diane de Poitiers

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Diane de Poitiers

French courtier born on September 3, 1499, and died on April 25, 1566. She was the mistress of King Henry II of France and had a profound impact on the French court culture and social life. more

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