War should only be used for a policy worth its sacrifices.

A really great man is known by three signs: generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.

There are two things civilized Man should never see being made: Sausages and Laws.

It is the destiny of the weak to be devoured by the strong.

The luxury of one's own opinion.

Not even the King himself has the right to subordinate the interests of his country to his own feelings of love or hatred towards strangers; he is, however, responsible towards God and not to me if he does so, and therefore on this point I am silent.

One can put some trust in the gratitude of a sovereign, and also in that of his family; under certain conditions, one can even rely upon it; but one can never expect anything from the gratitude of a nation.