I sincerely want peace, not because I lack resources for war, but because I hate bloodshed.
self-interest usually brings injustice with it.
Men make love more intensely at 20, but make love better, however, at 30.
bad news travels faster than good.
I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.
the title of Queen rang sweet to my ears, child though I was. ... This idea of a crown began running in my head then like a tune, and has been running a lot in it ever since.