Santo Tomas was based on emigration and was therefore bound to fail, Belgians do not emigrate. - Leopold II of Belgium

I am not telling you this, Monsignor, in the interest of the project that I am going to defend in the chamber and in front of the country, but in your personal interest. Believe me, Monsignor, we are entering an era where a Prince cannot be too circumspect and cautious. Avoid getting into our discussions and our controversies, avoid taking sides in our struggles.

Excuse me, dear niece, for this letter, which is really just a health bulletin. Especially concerned with a health so dear to me, I am almost unable to speak of anything else.

I do not want to miss a good chance of getting us a slice of this magnificent African cake.