Those who failed to oppose me, who readily agreed with me and accepted all my views, were those who did me the most injury.

If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.

Put a rogue in the limelight and he will act like an honest man.

I am sometimes a fox and sometimes a lion. The whole secret of government lies in knowing when to be the one or the other.

Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.

Kiss the feet of Popes provided their hands are tied.

I have seen only yoU, I have admired only yoU, I desire only You