When a woman has the gift of silence she possesses a quality above the vulgar. It is a gift of Heaven seldom bestowed; without a little miracle it cannot be accomplished; and Nature suffers violence when Heaven puts a woman in the humor of observing silence.

Every man of courage is a man of his word.

One doesn't wish to see those to whom one owes so much.

Love is a tyrant sparing none.

A true king is neither husband nor father; he considers his throne and nothing else.

Your heart is mine; there I reign. I am content.

When obedience is so impious, revolt is a necessity.