There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

Laws are the sovereigns of sovereigns.

My child, you are going to be a great king; do not imitate me in the taste I have had for building, or in that I have had for war; try, on the contrary, to be at peace with your neighbors.

My court was divided between peace and war according to their various interests, but I considered only their reasons.

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.