"My mistresses do not in the least engage my feelings. Power is my mistress."

"Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich."

"The greater the man, the less he is subject to fortune; he depends on himself and his own resources."

"Till then, a thousand kisses… but give me none back for they set my blood on fire."

"Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in."