In taking revenge upon our enemies, we are only even with them; in passing over their malice we are superior.
Nothing is more common than for persons to hate those whom they have injured.
Whatever is done by design is always overdone.
Custom ... changes the very nature of things; and what was honorable a thousand years ago, may probably be looked upon as infamous now.
A hero in one age will be a hero in another.
The motives even of our best actions will not always bear examination.