Louis XIV
Sun King who centralized power and built Versailles as a symbol of absolutism.
Quotes by Louis XIV
The art of governing consists in knowing how to choose and how to use men.
The sovereign power is not a power of office, but a power of nature, which is inherent in the person of the king.
The true glory of a prince is to be the father of his people.
The greatest good of the State is the good of the prince.
The king is the visible image of God on earth.
The first duty of a king is to be a good Christian.
The safety of the people is the supreme law.
The greatest virtue of a king is justice.
The true greatness of a king consists in his moderation.
The most important thing for a king is to be loved by his people.
The glory of a king is to be the protector of his subjects.
The king is the head of the State, and the State is the body.
The greatest good of the State is the good of the prince, because the prince is the State.
The king is the master of all things, and all things are for the king.
The most essential thing for a king is to be firm and constant.
The king is the source of all justice and all grace.
The greatest strength of a king is the love of his people.
The king is the living law.
The greatest glory of a king is to be able to do good to all, and to do evil to none.
The king is the father of his people, and the father of his family.