Catherine de Medici

Queen Regent Statesman French-Italian 1519 – 1589

Powerful French queen regent, wielded political influence and patronized arts.

429 quotes

"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"The mind grows through constant challenge."
Education
"War teaches harsh lessons that peace cannot."
War
"To be great, one must be willing to stand alone."
Courage
"The greatest tragedy is an unlived life."
Life
"Imagination is the birthplace of innovation."
Imagination
"A promise is a debt to honor."
Truth
"The present moment is all we truly possess."
Time
"Strength comes not from power, but from purpose."
Strength
"To love is to risk everything."
Love
"The wise learn from history, the foolish repeat it."
History
"A kind word costs nothing but may be worth everything."
Kindness
"The spirit of a people cannot be conquered."
Freedom
"In chaos, there is opportunity."
Change
"The weak are meat; the strong do eat."
Power
"One must know how to lose with grace."
Wisdom
"A woman's tears are the most powerful weapon."
Strength
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"In politics, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests."
Politics
"Beauty fades, but intelligence endures."
Beauty
"The past is a foreign country; we cannot change it, only learn from it."
History
"A mother's love knows no bounds or reason."
Family
"Forgiveness is not weakness; it is supreme strength."
Strength
"The art of ruling is the art of concealing your intentions."
Leadership
"Fortune favors those who prepare for her arrival."
Success
"Words can wound deeper than any blade."
Truth
"To understand power, one must first understand fear."
Fear
"A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand."
Peace
"Ambition without mercy is the downfall of princes."
"The greatest victories are won in the mind before the body acts."
Courage