I am up and about when I am ill, and in the most appalling weather. I am on horseback when other men would be flat out on their beds, complaining. We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills.

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.]

Though I may not be a king in my future life, so much the better: I shall nevertheless live an active life and, on top of it, earn less ingratitude.

If soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army.

I love opposition that has convictions.

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.

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