It is the fashion these days to make war, and presumably it will last a while yet.

The more I see of men, the better I like my dog.

Many battles have been fought and won by soldiers nourished on beer, and the King does not believe that coffee-drinking soldiers can be relied upon to endure hardships in case of another war.

Diplomacy without military might is like music without instruments.

All religions must be tolerated ... every man must go to heaven in his own way. [Die Religionen müssen alle toleriert werden ... denn hier muss ein jeder nach seiner Fasson selig werden.]

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to do what they please, and I am to do what I please.

If I wished to punish a province, I would have it governed by philosophers.