Harshness towards individuals who flout the laws and commands of the state is for the public good; no greater crime against the public interest is possible than to show leniency to those who violate it. — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
I have the consolation of leaving your kingdom in the highest degree of glory and of reputation. — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
I was excellent. Everybody loved me. I love myself, and I like bums. — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
Give me six lines written by the most honorable of men, and I will find an excuse in them to hang him. — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will… — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
Bakers of bread rolls and pastry cooks will not buy grain before eleven o'clock in winter and noon in summer; bakers of large loaves… — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
When people are too comfortable, it is not possible to restrain them within the bounds of their duty? They may be compared to mules… — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
Reason must be the universal rule and guide; all things must be done according to reason without allowing oneself to be swayed by emotion. — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
Happy is the man who dreams dreams, and is prepared topay the price to make them come true. — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
Nothing so upholds the laws as the punishment of persons whose rank is as great as their crime. — Cardinal Richelieu Copy Share Image
