Best quotes by Louis XIV

Louis XIV Quotes

Louis XIV known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil), was King of France from 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country in European history. ...more

Birth: September 05, 1638 - Death: September 01, 1715

Best quotes by Louis XIV

In every treaty, insert a clause which can easily be violated, so that the entire agreement can be broken in case the interests of the State make it expedient to do so.

Topic(s): States , Interest , Cases

Best quotes by Louis XIV

Why are you weeping ? Did you imagine that I was immortal ?

Topic(s): Imagine , Immortal , Imagine That

Best quotes by Louis XIV

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

Topic(s): Two , Women , Europe

Best quotes by Louis XIV

I see no point in reading.

Topic(s): Reading , No Point

Best quotes by Louis XIV

Only small minds want always to be right.

Topic(s): Want , Mind , Small Minds

Best quotes by Louis XIV

Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal?

Topic(s): Thinking , Kings , Death

Best quotes by Louis XIV

First feelings are always the most natural.

Topic(s): Firsts , War , Feelings

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It is legal because I wish it.

Topic(s): Government , Wish , Feet

Best quotes by Louis XIV

Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.

Topic(s): Law

Best quotes by Louis XIV

Every time I fill a vacant office, I make ten malcontents and one ingrate.

Topic(s): Political , Politics , Office

Best quotes by Louis XIV

Every time I appoint someone to a vacant position, I make a hundred unhappy and one ungrateful.

Topic(s): Position , Hundred , Unhappy

Best quotes by Louis XIV

Impatience for victory guarantees defeat

Topic(s): Victory , Defeat , Guarantees

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