I was born, have lived, and will die free.
Other things titillate me more keenly than the pale pleasures of marriage.
It would not be difficult to be a better ruler than I was: for I admit that I ruled badly; and even if I was fortunate enough to satisfy my subjects, I was not fortunate enough to satisfy myself.
I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women
There are few prisoners more closely guarded than princes.
Life is too short to be able to love as one should.