Nothing so upholds the laws as the punishment of persons whose rank is as great as their crime. - Cardinal Richelieu

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Melody has a certain way that it projects back to you. It triggers certain nerves in your body and certain instincts that normally wouldn't be triggered by a normal voice.

Cardinal Richelieu

Nothing so upholds the laws as the punishment of persons whose rank is as great as their crime.

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Friendship is the medicine for all misfortune; but ingratitude dries up the fountain of all goodness.

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Nothing is as dangerous for the state as those who would govern kingdoms with maxims found in books.

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I was excellent. Everybody loved me. I love myself, and I like bums.

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Harshness towards individuals who flout the laws and commands of the state is for the public good; no greater crime against the public interest is possible than to show leniency to those who violate it.

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