A true king is neither husband nor father; he considers his throne and nothing else.

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True, I am young, but for souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of years.

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After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling.

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Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power.

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When the patient loves his disease, how unwilling he is to allow a remedy to be applied.

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To take revenge halfheartedly is to court disaster; either condemn or crown your hatred.

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To die for one's country is such a worthy fate that all compete for so beautiful a death.

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I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor.

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We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness.

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I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence cannot imagine being under suspicion.

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