23 Most Inspiring King Louis XIV Quotes on Success

“We can do all we wish while we live; afterward, we are less than the meanest.” ― King Louis XIV

“Most failures come from the fear of failing.” ― King Louis XIV

“There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.” ― King Louis XIV

“In prosperity, give thanks to God with humility and fear lest by pride you abuse God’s benefits and so offend him.” ― King Louis XIV

“Always follow good counsels.” ― King Louis XIV

“My child, you are going to be a great king; do not imitate me in the taste I have had for building, or in that, I have had for war; try, on the contrary, to be at peace with your neighbours.” ― King Louis XIV

“Do not assess the justice of a claim by the vigour with which it is pressed.” ― King Louis XIV

“Every time I bestow a vacant office I make a hundred discontented persons and one ingrate.” ― King Louis XIV

“It is impossible to please all the world.” ― King Louis XIV

“Every time I appoint someone to a vacant position, I make a hundred unhappy and one ungrateful.” ― King Louis XIV

“The ministers of kings should learn to moderate their ambition. The higher they elevate themselves above their proper sphere, the greater the danger that they will fall.” ― King Louis XIV

“Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal?” King Louis XIV

“I have no intention of sharing my authority.” ― King Louis XIV

“Fashion is the mirror of history.” ― King Louis XIV

“As for restitutions, to nobody in particular do I owe any, but as for those I owe to the realm, I hope in the mercy of God.” ― King Louis XIV

“Only small minds want always to be right.” ― King Louis XIV

“I am dying, but the state remains.” ― King Louis XIV

“The only way to avoid mistakes is to expect the worst end.” ― King Louis XIV

“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.” ― King Louis XIV

“Ah, if I were not king, I should lose my temper.” ― King Louis XIV

 “I hope you know there is more of me to love than a crown.” ― King Louis XIV

“Impatience for victory guarantees defeat.” ― King Louis XIV

“One king, one law, one faith” King Louis XIV

“You have only to see what became of my father’s will immediately after his death, and the wills of so many other kings. I know it well; but nevertheless, they have wished it; they gave me no rest nor repose, no calm until it was done.” ― King Louis XIV