Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.

Roll up that map; it will not be wanted these ten years.

England has saved herself by her exertions, and will, as I trust, save Europe by her example.

This mind is luminous — what more is there to say?

-- Wang Yangming

The play is over; applaud.

-- Augustus

I will not be led in triumph.

-- Cleopatra

To have another language is to possess a second soul.

-- Charlemagne

I am leaving, but the State will always remain.

-- Louis XIV of France

I have loved war too much; do not imitate me in this.

-- Louis XIV of France