All authority is in the throne; and what is the throne? This wooden frame covered with velvet? No, I am the throne.

If I am often seen at the theatre, people will cease to notice me.

In this life we are either kings or pawns, emperors or fools.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

Now I think, speaking roughly, by leadership we mean the art of getting someone else to do something that you want done because he wants to do it, not because your position of power can compel him to do it, or your position of authority.

Although I may not be a lioness, I am a lion's cub, and inherit many of his qualities; and as long as the King of France treats me gently he will find me as gentle and tractable as he can desire; but if he be rough, I shall take the trouble to be just as troublesome and offensive to him as I can.