An important art of politicians is to find new names for institutions which under old names have become odious to the public.
A court is an assembly of noble and distinguished beggars.
Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.
Show me another pleasure like dinner which comes every day and lasts an hour.
It is not an event; it is a piece of news.
Love of glory can only create a great hero; contempt of glory creates a great man.