Understanding Quotes by Talleyrand

“They had learned nothing and forgotten nothing.”

— Talleyrand

“There are no principles, only events. ”

— Talleyrand

“Speech is the faculty by which men conceal their thoughts.”

— Talleyrand

“You can do anything you like with bayonets, except sit on them.”

— Talleyrand

“To be agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you already know.”

— Talleyrand

“- We're winning! - Who is 'we', mon Prince? - Not a word! I will tell you tomorrow.”

— Talleyrand