Every time I fill a vacant post, I make a hundred malcontents and one ingrate.

Toutes les fois que je donne une place vacante, je fais cent mécontents et un ingrat.

Louis XIV of France

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Louis XIV of France

King of France (r. 1643-1715, 72 years). The 'Sun King' embodied absolute monarchy, gathered the nobility at Versailles, fought four continental wars, and presided over the Grand Siecle. He revoked the Edict of Nantes.

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Louis XIV of France's Other Quotes

I am the State.

I am leaving, but the State will always remain.

I have loved war too much; do not imitate me in this.

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