I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women

We can do all we wish while we live; afterward, we are less than the meanest.

Sooner barbarity than boredom.

As for restitutions, to nobody in particular do I owe any, but as for those I owe to the realm, I hope in the mercy of God.

You have only to see what became of my father's will immediately after his death, and the wills of so many other kings. I know it well; but nevertheless, they have wished it; they gave me no rest nor repose, no calm until it was done.