Napoleon, who had always considered himself a liberator, had by this time become an invader trampling the sovereignty of European countries, while the French, who had always pursued natural boundaries, had by now advanced deeper into the heart of the continent. The interest of France demanded that the powers stop Napoleon, demanding them to unite, to build a dam and oppose his insatiable ambition. Thus, from 1813 onward, Napoleon's career was no longer the career of France.
——Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord
Satirical cartoon "The Six-Faced Man: Talleyrand"
For a British guest, it always came as a surprise to learn that public officials working in the judiciary would live in places like Rue de Foix.
In Britain, judges are always held in high esteem. Over 100 years ago, judges enjoyed an annual salary of over 1000 pounds, and this has never changed since. Yet, it is not the high income that makes judges most enviable; people are most enthralled by the power they wield.
