"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well."

"I am not a legend, I am a reality, and I will prove it to the world."

"I am dying with the help of too many physicians."

"As for your mother, I will allow her to live in my house, and to enjoy all the honours due to a queen."

"I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion."