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Talleyrand's Troubled Youth
- Talleyrand grew up with a debilitating limp and was pushed into the church rather than the military career his father wanted.
- He was precocious, irreverent, and indulged in worldly pleasures despite his ecclesiastic path.
Reforming Yet Disreputable Cleric
- Talleyrand was an energetic reformer who improved church property management despite his disreputable lifestyle.
- His intellect and practical reforms contrasted sharply with his immoral reputation in Paris salons.
Plant Seeds for Survival
- Yield early and freely to changing powers to gain favor and survive politically.
- Plant many seeds; you never know which connections will save your life later.