Quote by: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

To succeed in the world, it is much more necessary to possess the penetration to discern who is a fool, than to discover who is a clever man.


Author Bio


  • NameCharles Maurice de Talleyrand
  • DescriptionFrench diplomat
  • AliasesCharles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord
  • BornFebruary 13, 1754
  • DiedMay 17, 1838
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPolitician; Diplomat; Priest; Cleric
  • AwardsGrand Cross Of The Legion Of Honour; Chevalier De L'ordre Du Saint-Esprit; Knight In The Order Of Saint-Michel; Knight Of The Order Of The Golden Fleece; Knight Of The Order Of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order Of The Black Eagle