The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.
A monarch must sometimes rule even himself: he who wants everything must risk very little.
I am master of myself as of the universe, so I am; so I wish to be.
It is only blood that can wash away such an outrage; die or kill.
Your arm is unvanquished, but not invincible.
I believe everything to be just when a king ordains it.
When obedience is so impious, revolt is a necessity.
I am Roman, alas, because Horace is Roman.
The worst of all States is the democratic State.
How much must I overcome before I triumph?
Rome is no longer in Rome, it is here where I am.
Have others fear you, and I will have no fear.
Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal to be master of the world just that day.
I am young, it is true; but in noble souls valor does not wait for years.
I love you much less than my God, but much more than myself.
As for our gods, we have a few too many to be true.
If you betray me, can I take a better revenge than to love the person you hate?
Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate!
It is hard to hate what one has loved, and a half-extinguished fire is soon relit.
Sir, what does it matter whom I serve, so long as I am right?