Friedrich II (Friedrich the Great), King of Prussia (1712-1786)Letter, in his own handwriting, to his brother Heinrich. Speaks with resignation about his advanced age, about some great writers whom he knows by their reputation. Meditates about people who, despite their intellect, allow themselves to be carried away by passions. Tells an anecdote: Officers of Marshall de Broglie in reply to something he said suggested he wait until they had reached his age, then they too would have become sensible, 1784.
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