I do not believe it is in our nature to love impartially. We deceive ourselves when we think we can love two beings, even our own children, equally. There is always a dominant affection.

To command, you must first of all speak to the eyes.

Republican despotism is more fertile in acts of tyranny, because everyone has a hand in it.

We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.

To make yourself understood to people, one must first speak to their eyes

In war one must lean on an obstacle in order to overcome it.

An empty throne always tempts me.