Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Michel, 14th Prince of Ligne
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Last updated on November 23, 2024.
Michel de Ligne, 14th Prince de Ligne, Prince d'Épinoy, Prince d'Amblise, GE is the head of the princely House of Ligne. He is the eldest son of Antoine, 13th Prince de Ligne, and his wife, Princess Alix of Luxembourg; he was thus a nephew of the late Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and a cousin of reigning Grand Duke Henri. He is also a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in Austria.
The most happy women within their homes are those who have married sensible men. The latter suffer themselves to be governed with so much the more pleasure, as they are always masters of themselves.
Glory is sometimes a low courtesan who on the road entices many who did not think of her. They are astonished to obtain favors without having done anything to deserve them.
In love it is only the commencement that charms. I am not surprised that we find pleasure in frequently recommencing.
I should like to enflame the whole world with my taste for gardening. There is no virtue that I would not attribute to the man who lives to project and execute gardens.
However virtuous a woman may be, a compliment on her virtue is what gives her the least pleasure.
Women are the guardians of morality.
The Congress of Vienna does not walk, but it dances.
Even beauty may present a prism wearying to the eye.