A court is an assembly of noble and distinguished beggars.

What I have been taught, I have forgotten; what I know, I have guessed.

War is much too serious a thing to be left to military men.

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

Those who did not live during the years close to 1789 do not know the pleasure of living.

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

It is not an event; it is a piece of news.