The fanatics for progress often have too little appreciation of the existing.
Those against politics are in favor of the politics inflicted upon them.
Life is short and so is money.
Don't expect the theatre to satisfy the habits of its audience, but to change them.
One cannot be arraigned for declaring a war, which every ruler has to do once in a while, but only for running a war badly.
None will improve your lot If you yourself do not.