Louis XIV Quotes

The function of kings consists primarily of using good sense, which always comes naturally and easily. Our work is sometimes less difficult than our amusements.

Every time that I fill a high office, I make one hundred men discontented and one ungrateful.

Everyone knows how much trouble your meetings have caused in my State, and how many dangerous results they have had. I have learnt that you intend to continue  them. I have come here expressly to forbid you to do this, which I do absolutely.