Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.

Merit, however inconsiderable, should be sought for and rewarded. Methods are the master of masters.

What clever man has ever needed to commit a crime? Crime is the last resort of political half-wits.

The art of putting the right men in the right places is first in the science of government; but that of finding places for the discontented is the most difficult.

Women sometimes forgive a man who forces the opportunity, but never a man who misses ones.

Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good.

If you wish to be popular in society consent to be taught many things you already know.