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.

I love opposition that has convictions.

Every man has a wild beast within him.

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

Pleasure is the most real good in this life.

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.

Great things are achieved only when we take great risks.