God gave humans language so they could conceal their thoughts from one another.

An important art of politicians is to find new names for institutions which under old names have become odious to the public.

Politics is the systematic cultivation of hatred.

I know where there is more wisdom than is found in Napoleon, Voltaire, or all the ministers present and to come - in public opinion.

God gave humans language so they could conceal their thoughts from one another.

The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when it follows.

She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out again.