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- "Nature was responsible for the first knots which tied me to my mother. But attachments formed later by shared qualities of the spirit are far more difficult to break than those formed merely by blood." It was his mother who gave Louis his belief in the absolute and divine power of his monarchical rule.
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Sep 1, 2017 · Discover Louis XIV famous and rare quotes. Share Louis XIV quotes about kings, last words and states. "It is legal because I wish it."
- “Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal?” ― Louis XIV.
- “There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.” ― Louis XIV.
- “Whatever side I take, I know well that I shall be blamed.” ― Louis XIV (King of France)
- “Do not assess the justice of a claim by the vigour with which it is pressed.” ― Louis XIV.
Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné; 5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (le Roi Soleil), was King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. His verified reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest of any sovereign.
Apr 7, 2024 · Louis XIV, the Sun King, beggared France and inflicted years of war on Europe in a search for glory, not for his country but for himself. ‘I shall not attempt to justify myself,’ he said after starting a war with the Dutch. ‘Ambition and [the pursuit of] glory are always pardonable in a prince …’
I am dying, but the state remains. Louis XIV. Enjoy the best Louis XIV Quotes at BrainyQuote. Quotations by Louis XIV, French Royalty, Born September 5, 1638. Share with your friends.
Louis XIV, famously known as the Sun King, once proclaimed, "The true king knows how to maintain his authority without showing it off." In this profound quote, Louis XIV reveals the essence of wise and effective leadership.
A collection of quotes and thoughts by Louis XIV of France on king, revolution, beauty, struggle, war, royalty, grandeur, discovery, humbleness and France.
