The years go by one after the other; time slips past us with out our being aware of it; we grow old like ordinary men and we shall end like them.

— Louis XIV

Louis XIV Quotes

First feelings are always the most natural.

— Louis XIV
About Feelings Firsts About War

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.

— Louis XIV

Impatience for victory guarantees defeat.

— Louis XIV

The years go by one after the other; time slips past us with out our being aware of it; we grow old like ordinary men and we shall end like them.

— Louis XIV

It is legal because I wish it.

— Louis XIV

Ah, if I were not king, I should lose my temper.

— Louis XIV

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

— Louis XIV

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

— Louis XIV

Only small minds want always to be right.

— Louis XIV

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

— Louis XIV

I see no point in reading.

— Louis XIV

Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.

— Louis XIV

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

— Louis XIV

The final argument of kings.

— Louis XIV
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