Stanisław Leszczyński quotes

Stanisław Leszczyński was a Polish nobleman and statesman who twice became King of Poland. His reigns were marked by political turmoil and extensive international involvement, particularly during the War of the Polish Succession. He later became Duke of Lorraine and was known for his support of the arts, culture, and Enlightenment thought. Here are 12 of his quotes:

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

Stanisław Leszczyński

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

Stanisław Leszczyński

Science when well digested is nothing but good sense and reason.

Stanisław Leszczyński

Where religion speaks, reason has only a right to hear.

Stanisław Leszczyński

Reason shows us our duty; he who can make us love our duty is more powerful than reason itself.

Stanisław Leszczyński

It is having in some measure a sort of wit to know how to use the wit of others.

Stanisław Leszczyński

Long ailments wear out pain, and long hopes joy.

Stanisław Leszczyński

Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.

Stanisław Leszczyński

Religion has nothing more to fear than not being sufficiently understood.

Stanisław Leszczyński

Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.

Stanisław Leszczyński