I have only one counsel for you - be master.

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

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

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

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.

Religion, social status, and property are all sources of power and authority which one man has, to control the liberty of another.