He who has resolved to conquer or die is seldom conquered; such noble despair perishes with difficulty.

For souls nobly born, valor doesn't await the passing of years

I would not like a king who could obey.

The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.

Severity is allowable where gentleness has no effect.

I believe everything to be just when a king ordains it.

These flattering mirrors reflect imperfectly what is within; the countenance is often a gay deceiver. What defects of mind lie hidden under its beauty! What fair exteriors conceal base souls!