Cardinal De Richelieu Quotes

A collection of quotes by Cardinal De Richelieu.

Cardinal De Richelieu (1585-1642) was a prominent French statesman and the chief minister to King Louis XIII. Known for his astute political skills and firm centralization policies, he played a crucial role in strengthening the monarchy and consolidating royal power. De Richelieu implemented various reforms to enhance the authority of the state, including restructuring the military and diplomatically engaging with rival nations. His tenure was marked by his commitment to promoting French interests, expanding colonial territories, and repressing domestic opposition to the crown. Cardinal De Richelieu's policies and legacy continue to influence French governmental practices even today.

Give me six lines written by the most honorable person alive

Give me six lines written by the most honorable person alive, and I shall find enough in them to condemn them to the gallows.

Cardinal De Richelieu

Judgment Judging

Carry on any enterprise as if all future success depended on

Carry on any enterprise as if all future success depended on it.

Cardinal De Richelieu

Commitment

Secrecy is the first essential in affairs of the State.

Secrecy is the first essential in affairs of the State.

Cardinal De Richelieu

Secrets

If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most hon

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.

Cardinal De Richelieu

Honesty

To know how to disguise is the knowledge of kings.

To know how to disguise is the knowledge of kings.

Cardinal De Richelieu

Deception/lying