One should conquer the world, not to enthrone a man, but an idea; for ideas exist forever.

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.

I do not like giving advice: it is incurring an unnecessary responsibility.

We make our fortunes and we call them fate.

The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.

Women carry a beautiful hand with them to the grave, when a beautiful face has long ago vanished.

Principle is ever my motto, no expediency.