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

- Louis Xiv

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

- 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 …

- Louis Xiv

Impatience for victory guarantees defeat

- Louis Xiv

Up to this moment I have been pleased to entrust the government of my affairs to the late Cardinal. It is now time that I govern them myself. You [se…

- Louis Xiv

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

- Louis Xiv

I am the State. [Fr., L'etat c'est moi.]

- Louis Xiv

Has God forgotten everything I've done for him ?

- Louis Xiv

First feelings are always the most natural.

- Louis Xiv