France has more need of me than I have need of France.
Ability is nothing without opportunity.
Music is the voice that tells us that the human race is greater than it knows.
Give me enough medals and I’ll win you any war
I don't employ Talleyrand when I want a thing done, but only when I want to have the appearance of wanting to do it.
Against attempts on my life, I trust in my luck, my good genius, and my guards.