To secure respect to a neutral flag requires a naval force organized and ready to vindicate it from insult or aggression.

The heart of a statesman must be in his head.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

Orders and decorations are necessary in order to dazzle the people.

The people must not be counted upon; they cry indifferently : "Long live the King!" and "Long live the Conspirators!" a proper direction must be given to them, and proper instruments employed to effect it.

I am a monarch of God's creation, and you reptiles of the earth dare not oppose me. I render an account of my government to none save God and Jesus Christ.