An empty throne always tempts me.

If we could read the past histories of all our enemies we would disregard all hostility for them.

Called to the throne by the voice of the people, my maxim has always been: A career open to talent without distinction of birth. It is this system of equality for which the European oligarchy detests me

Men are ruled by toys.

You would make a ship sail against the winds and currents by lighting a bonfire under her decks? I have no time for such nonsense.

To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.

The man fitted for affairs and authority never considers individuals, but things and their consequences.