Cardinal Richelieu

Clergyman

1585-09-09

Quotes by Cardinal Richelieu

• If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will hang him.

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• Nothing is as dangerous for the state as those who would govern kingdoms with maxims found in books.

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• Not the least of the qualities that go into the making of a great ruler is the ability of letting others serve him.

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