"The unalterable plan of Providence is that the weak should be governed by the strong."

"Friendship is but a name; I love nobody. I do not even love my brothers. Perhaps Joseph, a little, from habit and because he is my elder."

"You must not fear death, gentlemen; death can only be a release from misery."

"In politics, stupidity is not a handicap."

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