Government Quotes by Louis XIV

Every time I bestow a vacant office I make a hundred discontented persons and one ingrate.

— Louis XIV

It is legal because I wish it.

— Louis XIV

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

— Louis XIV

Has God forgotten all I have done for Him.

— Louis XIV

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

— Louis XIV

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

— Louis XIV

I am dying, but the state remains.

— Louis XIV

Impatience for victory guarantees defeat

— Louis XIV

The King of Spain displayed his esteem for me in a manner that I confess flattered me pleasantly when, after the death of Don…

— Louis XIV

The Pyrenees are no more.

— Louis XIV

That's what troubles me: I should like to suffer more for the expiation of my sins.

— Louis XIV

Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.

— Louis XIV