I shall make it my chief business to see that the [royal] executive power has its place in the constitution.

Nothing baffles the schemes of evil people so much as the calm composure of great souls.

If honesty did not exist, we ought to invent it as the best means of getting rich.

I know you will guess all I leave unsaid.

To administer is to govern: to govern is to reign. That is the essence of the problem.

None, but people of strong passion are capable of rising to greatness.

I would not exchange my leisure hours for all the wealth in the world.