Remember, the prince is like a mirror exposed to the eyes of all his subjects who continually look to him as a pattern on which to model themselves, and who in consequence without much trouble discover his vices and virtues.
Charles V, Holy Roman EmperorA single friar who goes counter to all Christianity for a thousand years must be wrong.
Charles V, Holy Roman EmperorI speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and German to my horse.
Charles V, Holy Roman EmperorTo endeavor to domineer over conscience, is to invade the citadel of heaven.
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor