Up to this moment I have been pleased to entrust the government of my affairs to the late Cardinal. It is now time that I govern them myself. You [secretaries and ministers of state] will assist me with your counsels when I ask for them. I request and order you to seal no orders except by my command, . . . I order you not to sign anything, not even a passport . . . without my command; to render account to me personally each day and to favor no one.

One king, one law, one faith.

First feelings are always the most natural.

Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal?

It is legal because I wish it.

Impatience for victory guarantees defeat

Only small minds want always to be right.