“Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to be wanting for my felicity.”

In this situation, I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot: they amount to fourteen

O man, place not thy confidence in this present world!

I have now reigned above fifty years in victory and peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies.