I have conquered an empire but I have not been able to conquer myself.

The more a man knows, the more he forgives.

I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.

He who defends everything defends nothing.

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own spear and helmet, if he allows himself to become unaccustomed to tending even his own person, which is his most treasured belonging?