Do not neglect the principles of foresight and know that often, puffed up with success, armies have lost the fruit of their heroism through a feeling of false security.

One should never despair too soon.

The people say what they like and then I do what I like

It is disgusting to note the increase in the quantity of coffee used by my subjects and the amount of money that goes out of the country in consequence. Everybody is using coffee. If possible, this must be prevented. My people must drink beer.

A king is the first servant and first magistrate of the state.

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

Diplomacy without military might is like music without instruments.