German diligence is actually endurance.

Let the famous not denounce fame. Far from being empty and meaningless, it fills those it touches with divine power.

Who claims that the heathen's view of the world is incorrect? Life gives you nothing! It is ruled by false gods! Nothing remains true to you but your own self; provided you remain true to it.

Prose talks and poetry sings.

The thing that pleases is not always good and, helas, the good thing does not always please.

Much as I honor the wisdom of the princess--there is something more dashing about a man.

To enlist the support of the people and of parliament, you only have to propose a profitable villainy.