In politics a capable ruler must be guided by circumstances, conjectures and conjunctions.

Happiness and unhappiness are in the heart and spirit of each one of us: If you feel unhappy, then place yourself above that and act so that your happiness does not get to be dependent on anything.

The most sure, but at the same time the most difficult expedient to mend the morals of the people, is a perfect system of education.

I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly.

Praise is the only gift for which people are really grateful. Marguerite, Countess of Blessington I praise loudly; I blame softly.

Your wit makes others witty.

I do not love strife, because I have always found that in the end each remains of the same opinion.