He is almost a statesman. He lies well.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies.

All becomes easy when we follow the current of opinion; it is the ruler of the world.

Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory - but so are those of the ballet, or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.

The only victory over love is flight.

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

The greatest danger occurs at the moment of victory