Claude Louis Hector de Villars Quotes

Marshal General of France

Claude Louis Hector de Villars, Prince de Martigues, Marquis then Duc de Villars, Vicomte de Melun (8 May 1653 – 17 June 1734) was a general of Louis XIV of France, one of only six Marshals who have been promoted to Marshal General of France.

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Alternative Names: Louis-Hector Villars, Marquis de Villars • Duc de Villars

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A general has to expose his life as much as he exposes the lives of others.

Also quoted by Voltaire ("Voulez-vous que je vous dise où sont les vrais ennemis du Prince Eugene? Ils sont à Vienne, et les miens à Versailles.")

Do you want to know where Prince Eugene’s real enemies are? They are in Vienna, while mine are in Versailles.