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.
Clemency is the noblest trait which can reveal a true monarch to the world.
He who pardons easily invites offense.
Death was to be my glory, but destiny has refused it.
All great virtues become great men. [Fr., Toutes grandes vertus conviennent aux grands hommes.]
Happiness seems made to be shared. [Fr., Le bonheur semble fait pour etre partage.]
We never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness.
The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.
After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling.
I love you much less than my God, but much more than myself.
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.
It is an imprudence common to kings to listen to too much advice and to err in their choice.
Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal to be master of the world just that day.
Alas, I emerge from one disaster to fall into a worse.
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