Talleyrand Quotes

The art of statesmanship is to foresee the inevitable and to expedite its occurrence.

Talleyrand

I know where there is more wisdom than is found in Napoleon Voltaire or all the ministers present and to come - in public opinion.

Talleyrand

The art of statesmanship is to foresee the inevitable and to expedite its occurrence.

Talleyrand

I know where there is more wisdom than is found in Napoleon Voltaire or all the ministers present and to come - in public opinion.

Talleyrand

The art of putting the right men in the right places is first in the science of government but that of finding places for the discontented is the most difficult.

Talleyrand

It is the beginning of the end.

Talleyrand