“A minister who moves about in society is in a position to read the signs of the times even in a festive gathering, but one who remains shut up in his office learns nothing.”
Quote by Etienne Francois, duc de Choiseul
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Etienne Francois, duc de Choiseul
Etienne Francois, duc de Choiseul, a French diplomat born on June 28, 1719, and died on May 8, 1785. He served as the Foreign Minister under Louis XV and Louis XVI, known for his diplomatic skills and strategies. more
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