I am master of myself as of the universe, so I am; so I wish to be.
Rome is no longer in Rome, it is here where I am.
It is the guilt, not the scaffold, which constitutes the shame.
Generosity is the accompaniment of high birth; pity and gratitude are its attendants.
It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us.
Those who resolve to conquer or die, are rarely conquered.
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!
It is the crime not the scaffold which is the disgrace.
I would tell you I love you, Sir, if I knew what it was to love.
I agree to, or rather aspire to, my doom.
He who pardons easily invites offense.
Clemency is the noblest trait which can reveal a true monarch to the world.
Death was to be my glory, but destiny has refused it.
Happiness seems made to be shared. [Fr., Le bonheur semble fait pour etre partage.]
All great virtues become great men. [Fr., Toutes grandes vertus conviennent aux grands hommes.]
The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.
We never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness.
After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling.
How much must I overcome before I triumph?
It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to commit one.
Ambition, having reached the summit, longs to descend.
Heaven absolves all crimes committed to gain a throne Once Heaven gives it to us.
Your heart is mine; there I reign. I am content.
I love you much less than my God, but much more than myself.
Alas, I emerge from one disaster to fall into a worse.
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