02167cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000055001122450055001672640051002223000047002733360026003203370026003463380036003725000031004085080029004395201264004685340045017326530015017777000031017928560042018237564UtSlPG20260610133209.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aRetz, Jean François Paul de Gondi de,d1613-167910aQuotes and Images From Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by David Widger  a"Quotes and Images From Memoirs of Cardinal De Retz" by Retz is a collection of notable sayings and reflections drawn from the life and experiences of Cardinal de Retz, a prominent figure in 17th-century France. This book, likely crafted during the early modern period, presents an assortment of concise and insightful quotes that touch on themes of power, politics, human nature, and morality. As such, it serves as a compelling commentary on the sociopolitical landscape of its time.  In this collection, Cardinal de Retz shares a variety of maxims that illuminate his thoughts on leadership, ambition, and the complexities of human interactions. Through his sayings, he reflects on the challenges of civil war, the importance of wisdom and courage in governance, and the often deceptive nature of appearances and piety. Each quote encapsulates a lesson or observation derived from his tumultuous experiences during a period marked by political instability, showcasing not only his astute observations of society but also his personal struggles with virtue and authority. This compilation is rich with practical insights that remain relevant to contemporary readers, allowing them to glean wisdom from the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aQuotations1 aWidger, David,d1932-2021?40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7564