Quotes by : Frederick the Great

Nowadays it is seen as a shame, to marry a girl who is a mother, who has never been married. I want to....

A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in.

He who defends everything defends nothing.

I love an opposition that has convictions.

Religion is the idol of the mob it adores everything it does not understand.

If the men were without passions, it would be forgivable to see Machiavel try to give some to them; he....

It is impossible to imitate Voltaire without being Voltaire.

A prince ... is only the first servant of the state, who is obliged to act with probity and prudence.....

An educated people can be easily governed.

What is the good of experience if you do not reflect?