A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true.
Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.
It is impossible for men engaged in low and groveling pursuits to have noble and generous sentiments. A man's thought must always follow his employment.
Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!
Beware lest in your anxiety to avoid war you obtain a master
He who confers a favor should at once forget it, if he is not to show a sordid ungenerous spirit. To remind a man of a kindness conferred and to talk of it, is little different from reproach.