An educated people can be easily governed.
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.
Artillery adds dignity, to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl.
A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in.
Diplomacy without arms is like a concert without a score
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.