“We must define flattery and praise; they are distinct. Trajan was encouraged to virtue by the panegyric Pliny; Tiberius became obstinate in vice from the flattery of his senators.” VirtuePraiseVicesSenatorsFlatteryObstinate Author:Louis XVI of France
“I have no intention of sharing my authority.” AuthorityIntentionAbsolutism Author:Louis XVI of France
“The interests of the state must come first.” FirstsStatesInterestAbsolutism Author:Louis XVI of France
“I die innocent of all the crimes laid to my charge; I pardon those who have occasioned my death; and I pray to God that the blood you are going to shed may never be visited on France.” MayWarDiesBloodCrimePrayingInnocentFranceExecutionShedLast WordsI PrayPardonPraying To GodDying Last WordsI Pray To God Author:Louis XVI of France
