Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma quotes

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, was an Austrian archduchess and French Empress as the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. As a daughter of Emperor Francis I of Austria, she played a key role in European political alliances of her era. She later ruled Parma as duchess and is remembered for her diplomatic influence and resilience. Here are 2 of her quotes:

I am convinced that our movement will be more demoralized and weakened by blind and uncritical admiration than by frank admission of past mistakes.

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma