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Men take only their needs into consideration, never their abilities.

Ability is of little account without opportunity.

In politics, an absurdity is not a handicap.

The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

Sire, I am my own Rudolph of Hapsburg.

The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

All celebrated people lose dignity on a close view.

Keep a good table and attend to the ladies.

I want to the whole of Europe to have one currency; it will make make trading much easier.

There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.

There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.

Men are moved by only two things: fear and self-interest.

You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.

When firmness is sufficient, rashness is unnecessary.

The art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.

What is history but a fable agreed upon?

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide

All Italians are plunderers. Not all but a good part.

There are two levers for moving men: interest and fear.