Quotes by : Louis XIV

My child, you are going to be a great king; do not imitate me in the taste I have had for building, or....

Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

My court was divided between peace and war according to their various interests, but I considered only....

It is legal because I wish it.

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

I am the State.

I would have praised you more had you praised me less.

There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.