Author: Louis XIV

Quotes

As for restitutions, to nobody in particular do I owe any, but as for those I owe to the realm, I hope in the mercy of God.

As for restitutions, to nobody in particular do I owe any, but as for those I owe to the realm, I hope in the mercy of God.

- Louis XIV

Has God forgotten all I have done for Him.

Has God forgotten all I have done for Him.

- Louis XIV

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

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

- Louis XIV

My court was divided between peace and war according to their various interests, but I considered only their reasons.

My court was divided between peace and war according to their various interests, but I considered only their reasons.

- Louis XIV

Render to God what you owe him; recognize the obligations you are under to him.

Render to God what you owe him; recognize the obligations you are under to him.

- Louis XIV

Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.

Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.

- Louis XIV

Always follow good counsels.

Always follow good counsels.

- Louis XIV

It is legal because I wish it.

It is legal because I wish it.

- Louis XIV

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

- Louis XIV

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