My court was divided between peace and war according to their various interests, but I considered only their reasons.
It is legal because I wish it.
I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.
I would have praised you more had you praised me less.
There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.
I am the State.
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.