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My mother sees things but from the distance; she does not weigh them in regard to my position, and she judges me too harshly. But she is my mother, who loves me dearly; and when she speaks, I can only bow my head.
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"My mother sees things but from the distance; she does not weigh them in regard to my position, and she judges me too harshly. But she is my mother, who loves me dearly; and when she speaks, I can only bow my head."
— Marie Antoinette

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My mother sees things but from the distance; she does not weigh them in regard to my position, and she judges me too harshly. But she is my mother, who loves me dearly; and when she speaks, I can only bow my head. — Marie Antoinette

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Marie Antoinette was a Royalty from French (1755–1793).

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Who said "My mother sees things but from the distance; she does not weigh them in regard…"?
This quote is attributed to Marie Antoinette, a Royalty from French.
When did Marie Antoinette live?
Marie Antoinette lived from 1755 – 1793.