It must be recognized that the real truths of history are hard to discover. Happily, for the most part, they are rather matters of curiosity than of real importance.

In Russia there are no roads - only areas.

Nothing is lost as long as courage remains

It is not by whining that one carries out the job of king.

An empty throne always tempts me.

Give me enough ribbons to place on the tunics of my soldiers and I can conquer the world.

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.