He was a pious, honest man, but, as contemporaries argued, soft and indecisive, which is unacceptable for a ruler. Louis XVI spent a lot of time reading books. He retained his love of solitude even into his mature years.In addition, they instilled piety, justice, kindness in Louis.The young Louis XVI was clumsy young man with a timid, incredulous expression and a nasally high-pitched voice.He was short, clumsy.He spoke abruptly.