The Empress is legitimate, my cousin is Republican, Morny is Orleanist, I am a socialist; the only Bonapartist is Persigny, and he is mad.

Usually, it is man who attacks; as for me, I defend myself, and I often capitulate.

In politics evils should be remedied not revenged.

This vice brings in one hundred million francs in taxes every year. I will certainly forbid it at once - as soon as you can name a virtue that brings in as much revenue.

A heart has its multiple facets of daily music. Respect a genuine good heart.

The enduring life is the one that begins once we awaken from this world. And it is in that awakening that we realize… It was only a dream

I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.

it is rather depressing to think that one will still be oneself when one is dead, but I dare say one won't be so critical then.

Knowing where you're going is all you need to get there.

Either you were a hoodlum, or you were a puddle on the sidewalk.

I'm working full time on my job and part time on my fortune

As an individual, I take every match seriously, no matter who I'm going to play.

Well, sanity, I suppose, is getting people to see the world your way.

I don't leave London, really, and I don't do theatre, because I want to put the kids to bed.