Charles Alexandre de Calonne

Charles Alexandre de Calonne (20 January 1734, Douai – 30 October 1802, Paris) was a French statesman, best known for his involvement in the French Revolution.

Quotes

 * Si cela n'est que difficile, c'est fait; si cela est impossible, nous verrons.
 * Translation: If it is only difficult, it is done; if it is impossible, we shall see.
 * Response to Marie Antoinette when she informed him that something she needed done might be difficult.
 * Quoted by François Guizot in Biographie Universelle, Volume 6 (1812)