[On Peter III:] He did not have a bad heart; but a weak man usually has not.
The use of torture is contrary to sound judgment and common sense. Humanity itself cries out against it, and demands it to be utterly abolished.
bad news travels faster than good.
Don't worry about things you cannot alter
You were in a mood to quarrel. Please inform me once the inclination passes.
I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly.