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A sensible woman should be guided by her head when taking a husband, and by her heart when taking a lover.
Ninon de L'Enclos
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A sensible woman should be guided by her head when taking a husband, and by her heart when taking a lover. — Ninon de L'Enclos

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Ninon de L'Enclos was a Author from France (1620–1705).

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Who said "A sensible woman should be guided by her head when taking a husband, and by her…"?
This quote is attributed to Ninon de L'Enclos, a Author from France.
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Ninon de L'Enclos lived from 1620 – 1705.
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