“I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.” — Louis XIV Quote

“I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.”

“The King of Spain displayed his esteem for me in a manner that I confess flattered me pleasantly when, after the death of Don Luis de Haro, he stated publicly in front of all the foreign ambassadors that he wanted to follow my example in not having a prime minister any longer.”

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

“Don't talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave.”

“I was born in very sorry circumstances. Both of my parents were very sorry.”

“People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.”