Machiavelli is right: one always must live with one's friends with the idea that they may turn into one's enemies. He should have said, with everyone.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

It is rare that a legislature reasons. It is too quickly impassioned.

I can no longer obey; I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up.

A Constitution should be short and obscure.

An aristocracy is the true support of a monarchy.

If I had not been defeated in Acre against Jezzar Pasha of Turk. I would conquer all of the East.