Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De quotes
1754-1838 French StatesmanLove of glory can only create a great hero; contempt of glory creates a great man.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Glory
I am more afraid of an army of 100 sheep led by a lion than an army of 100 lions led by a sheep.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Leaders and Leadership
Merit, however inconsiderable, should be sought for and rewarded. Methods are the master of masters.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Merit
Speech has been given to man to disguise his thoughts.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Speech
Too much sensibility creates unhappiness and too much insensibility creates crime.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Reason
Ones reputation is like a shadow, it is gigantic when it precedes you, and a pigmy in proportion when it follows.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Reputation
The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when it follows.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Reputation
She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out again.
Talleyrand, Charles Maurice De
Altruism