I am one of the people who love the why of things.

I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.

I am one of the people who love the why of things.

You were in a mood to quarrel. Please inform me once the inclination passes.

You philosophers are lucky men. You write on paper and paper is patient. Unfortunate Empress that I am, I write on the susceptible skins of living beings.

I may be kindly, I am ordinarily gentle, but in my line of business I am obliged to will terribly what I will at all.

God, grant us our desires, and grant them quickly.