The final argument of kings.
First feelings are always the most natural.
In every treaty, insert a clause which can easily be violated, so that the entire agreement can be broken in case the interests of the State make it expedient to do so.
Impatience for victory guarantees defeat.
The years go by one after the other; time slips past us with out our being aware of it; we grow old like ordinary men and we shall end like them.
It is legal because I wish it.
Ah, if I were not king, I should lose my temper.
Every time I appoint someone to a vacant position, I make a hundred unhappy and one ungrateful.
There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.
Only small minds want always to be right.
I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.
I see no point in reading.
Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.
Why do you weep? Did you think I was immortal?