Cardinal (born Armand Jean du Plessis) Richelieu quotes

" Savoir dissimuler est le savoir des rois. " # Civilization

" Had Luther and Calvin been confined before they had begun to dogmatize, the states would have been spared many troubles. " # Greatness # Teachers and Teaching # Love

" Harshness towards individuals who flout the laws and commands of state is for the public good; no greater crime against the public interest is possible than to show leniency to those who violate it. " # Crime and Criminals # Law and Lawyers # Books - Reading

" I have never had any [enemies] other than those of the state. " # Enemies

" I have the consolation of leaving your kingdom in the highest degree of glory and of reputation. " # Reputation # Glory # Heaven

" Qu'on me donne six lignes écrites de la main du plus honnête homme, j'y trouverai de quoi le faire pendre. " # Quotations

" Never write a letter and never destroy one. " # Letters

" One must believe neither the people of the palace, who ordinarily measure the power of the king by the shape of his crown, which, being round, has no end, nor those who, in the excesses of an indiscreet zeal, proclaim themselves openly as partisans of Rome. " # Cities and City Life # America # Zeal

" Reason must be the universal rule and guide; all things must be done according to reason without allowing oneself to be swayed by emotion. " # Love # Reason # Proverbs

" Pour tromper un rival l'artifice est permis; on peut tout employer contres ses ennemis. " # Education