We are made weak both by idleness and distrust of ourselves. Unfortunate, indeed, is he who suffers from both. If he is a mere individual he becomes nothing; if he is a king he is lost.

Ordinarily men exercise their memory much more than their judgment.

In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.

Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.

I know he's a good general, but is he lucky?

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

I wish I could take a raincheck on June 18.1815