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To know how to dissimulate is the knowledge of kings.
Cardinal Richelieu
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Cardinal Richelieu was a Clergyman from Kingdom of France (1585–1642).

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Who said "To know how to dissimulate is the knowledge of kings."?
This quote is attributed to Cardinal Richelieu, a Clergyman from Kingdom of France.
When did Cardinal Richelieu live?
Cardinal Richelieu lived from 1585 – 1642.