The Empress is legitimate, my cousin is Republican, Morny is Orleanist, I am a socialist; the only Bonapartist is Persigny, and he is mad.

- Napoleon Iii

Usually, it is man who attacks; as for me, I defend myself, and I often capitulate.

- Napoleon Iii

This vice brings in one hundred million francs in taxes every year. I will certainly forbid it at once - as soon as you can name a virtue that brings…

- Napoleon Iii

In politics evils should be remedied not revenged.

- Napoleon Iii