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Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Louis XIV.   By: (1652-1722)

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Memoirs of Louis XIV by Charlotte-Elisabeth Orleans is a fascinating and insightful look into the life of one of France's most renowned monarchs. The author, who served as a lady-in-waiting to the King, provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of the royal court and the personal life of Louis XIV.

Through a series of vivid anecdotes and personal reflections, Orleans paints a vivid portrait of the Sun King and the world in which he lived. From his extravagant courtly rituals to his private struggles and triumphs, the reader is given a glimpse into the complexity and humanity of this larger-than-life figure.

The book is filled with captivating quotes and images that bring the era of Louis XIV to life. Orleans' writing is eloquent and engaging, drawing the reader in and immersing them in the drama and intrigue of the royal court.

Overall, Memoirs of Louis XIV is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France or the lives of its legendary monarchs. Orleans' intimate knowledge of the subject matter and her skillful storytelling make this book a truly captivating read.

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QUOTES AND IMAGES: MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV. DUCH. D'ORLEANS

MEMOIRS OF LOUIS XIV

By Duchesse d'Orleans

A pious Capuchin explained her dream to her

Always has a fictitious malady in reserve

Art of satisfying people even while he reproved their requests

Asked the King a hundred questions, which is not the fashion

Bad company spoils good manners

Because the Queen has only the rinsings of the glass

But all shame is extinct in France

Duc de Grammont, then Ambassador, played the Confessor

Duplicity passes for wit, and frankness is looked upon as folly

Even doubt whether he believes in the existence of a God

Exclaimed so long against high head dresses

Follies and superstitions as the rosaries and other things

Formerly the custom to swear horridly on all occasions

Frequent and excessive bathing have undermined her health

Great filthiness in the interior of their houses

Great things originated from the most insignificant trifles

He had good natural wit, but was extremely ignorant

He always slept in the Queen's bed

He was a good sort of man, notwithstanding his weaknesses

Her teeth were very ugly, being black and broken (Queen)

Honour grows again as well as hair

I thought I should win it, and so I lost it

I never take medicine but on urgent occasions

I wished the husband not to be informed of it

I have seldom been at a loss for something to laugh at

I am unquestionably very ugly

I had a mind, he said, to commit one sin, but not two

I formed a religion of my own

If I should die, shall I not have lived long enough?

It is an unfortunate thing for a man not to know himself

It was not permitted to argue with him

Jewels and decoration attract attention (to the ugly)

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