Age is frequently beautiful, wisdom appearing like an aftermath.

More pernicious nonsense was never devised by man than treaties of commerce.

That doctrine of peace at any price has done more mischief than any I can well recall that have been afloat in this country. It has occasioned more wars than any of the most ruthless conquerors. It has disturbed and nearly destroyed that political equilibrium so necessary to the liberties and the welfare of the world.

The unfortunate are always egotistical.

A new acquaintance is like a new book. I prefer it, even if bad, to a classic.

It is the lot of man to suffer.

If you're not very clever you should be conciliatory.