We have neither voice nor part in the making of kings or of laws, and, beyond that we like to have a peace-loving king, it matters little to us whom the diet may set up over us.

If we were once to put the tips of our fingers into Polish affairs, we might give up all thought of trade.
They are forever intriguing and plotting, except when they are fighting; and it would be weary work to keep touch with it all, much less to take part in it.

It is our business to buy and to sell, and so that both parties come to us, it matters little; one's money is as good as the other.

If I had one set of creditors deeper in my books than another, I might wish their party to gain the day, for it would, maybe, set them up in funds, and I might get my money; but, as it is, it matters little.

There is not a customer I have but is in my debt.