The king reigns, but does not govern.[810:6]

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The style is the man himself.[811:1]

"There is no other royal path which leads to geometry," said Euclid to Ptolemy I.[811:2]

There is nothing new except what is forgotten.[811:3]

They have learned nothing and forgotten nothing.[811:4]

We are dancing on a volcano.[811:5]

Who does not love wine, women, and song

Remains a fool his whole life long.[811:6]

God is on the side of the strongest battalions.[811:7]