Famous quotes containing the words duc de, duc and/or richelieu:
“If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
“Avarice is more directly opposed to thrift than generosity is.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
“Secrecy is the first essential in affairs of the State.”
—Duc De Richelieu (1585–1642)