in much knowledge there is also much grief.
Are all ends of life so sad?
Fashion exists for women with no taste, etiquette for people with no breeding.
I am said to be the most beautiful woman in Europe. About that, of course, I cannot judge because I cannot know. But about the other queens, I know. I am the most beautiful queen in Europe.
My love for my country is my religion.
Power is a companion it is not easy to part with, when it goes, the zest of life goes with it. With dry eyes and clenched fist, one stares after it, jealous of the next one it will single out.