A Quote by – Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

Topic of this Quote:

Author Name:

Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

Born As:

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, Prince de Benevente

Other Names:

Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

Born:

02 Feb 1754

Died:

17 May 1838
His advice to his company, a motto which accompanied his household:                          
Surtout, pas trop de zèle.                          
Talleyrand knew that Napoleon could change his mind overnight. The emperor often reversed decisions and ordered that letters were not to be sent. Therefore the civil servants at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had to work slowly.