Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.

I always had the feeling that Goebbels didn't respect people as a whole. He was reckless in his contacts in his own office. He had no consideration for anyone.…

La clemence est la plus belle marque Qui fasse a l'univers connaitre un vrai monarque.

To govern men, you must either excel them in their accomplishments, or despise them.