Charles Maurice de Tallyrand quotes

“Black as the devil, hot as hell and sweet as an angel's kiss.” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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“I know where there is more wisdom that is found in Napoleon, Voltaire, or all the ministers resent and to come-in public opinion.” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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“It is not an event, it is a piece of news.” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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“It is the beginning of the end.” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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“Only a man who has loved a woman of genius can appreciate what happiness there is in loving a fool.” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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“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 Tallyrand

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“There are many people who have the gift, or failing, of never understanding themselves. I have been unlucky enough, or perhaps fortunate enough to have received the opposite gift.” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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“Whoever did not live in the years neighboring 1789 does not know what the pleasure of living means.” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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“You do not play then at whist, sir? Alas, what a sad old age you are preparing for yourself!” — Charles Maurice de Tallyrand

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