Character is victory organized.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

When I want any, good head work done; I always choose a man, if possible with a long nose.

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

There is no class of people so hard to manage in a state, as those whose intentions are honest, but whose consciences are bewitched.

Incidents should not govern policy; but, policy incidents.

Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use made of them.

An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood.

Secrets travel fast in Paris.