Since the masses are always eager to believe something, for their benefit nothing is so easy to arrange as facts.

A clever woman often compromises her husband; a stupid woman only compromises herself.

Love of glory can only create a great hero; contempt of glory creates a great man.

Since the masses are always eager to believe something, for their benefit nothing is so easy to arrange as facts.

Politics is the systematic cultivation of hatred.

In a novel, the author gives the leading character intelligence and distinction. Fate goes to less trouble: mediocrities play a part in great events simply from happening to be there.

Never speak ill of yourself, your friends will always say enough on that subject.