History is a myth that men agree to believe.

An empty throne always tempts me.

The purpose of religion is to keep the poor from killing the rich.

Called to the throne by the voice of the people, my maxim has always been: A career open to talent without distinction of birth. It is this system of equality for which the European oligarchy detests me

The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.

Posterity alone rightly judges kings. Posterity alone has the right to accord or withhold honors.

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment.