The State, in fact, as the universal ethical will, is the creator of right.

Speeches made to the people are essential to the arousing of enthusiasm for a war.

Democracy is a kingless regime infested by many kings who are sometimes more exclusive, tyrannical and destructive than one, even if he be a tyrant.

The press of Italy is free, freer than the press of any other country, so long as it supports the regime.

Liberty is a duty, not a right.

We deny your internationalism, because it is a luxury which only the upper classes can afford.

War alone brings up to their highest tension all human energies and imposes the stamp of nobility upon the peoples who have the courage to make it.