Quotes by : Frederick the Great

Diplomacy without arms is like a concert without a score

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

The cruel man is of misanthropic temperament, and is a man of moods, oscillating from quiet brooding....

I love an opposition that has convictions.

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

As to your Newton, I confess I do not understand his void and his gravity; I admit he has demonstrated....

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.