Quotes by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

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Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord - french diplomat

Also known as: Talleyrand.

Was born on 02 feb 1754.
Died on 17 may 1838, at 84 years old.

Origin country: France

Biography: He worked successfully from the regime of Louis XVI, through the French Revolution and then under Napoleon I, Louis XVIII, Charles X and Louis-Philippe.

What do you want a meaning for? Life is a desire, not a...

What do you want a meaning for? Life is a desire, not a meaning.

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