You have only to see what became of my father's will immediately after his death, and the wills of so many other kings. I know it well; but nevertheless, they have wished it; they gave me no rest nor repose,… — Louis XIV Copy Share Image
Every time I bestow a vacant office I make a hundred discontented persons and one ingrate. — Louis XIV Copy Share Image
My court was divided between peace and war according to their various interests, but I considered only their reasons. — Louis XIV Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
That's what troubles me: I should like to suffer more for the expiation of my sins. — Louis XIV Copy Share Image