Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord quotes - page 2

The bold defiance of a woman is the certain sign of her shame, - when she has once ceased to blush, it is because she has too much to blush for. (Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord)

Financiers flourish only when nations decline.

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

Accessibility on the part of rulers ends by inspiring love rather than respect, and love evaporates at first sign of trouble.

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

They have learned nothing, and forgotten nothing.

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

It is the beginning of the end.

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

You do not play then at whist, sir! Alas, what a sad old age you are preparing for yourself!

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

There is no sentiment less aristocratic than that of nonbelief.

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

Only a man who has loved a woman of genius can appreciate what happiness there is in loving a fool.

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

What I have been taught, I have forgotten what I know, I have guessed.

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Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

Occupation: French Diplomat
Born: February 2, 1754
Died: May 17, 1839
Quotes count: 34
Wikipedia: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

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