The concessions of the weak are the concessions of fear.

Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.

Circumspection and caution are part of wisdom.

Contempt is not a thing to be despised. It may be borne with a calm and equal mind, but no man, by lifting his head high, can pretend that he does not perceive the scorns that are poured down on him from above.

There are some men formed with feelings so blunt that they can hardly be said to be awake during the whole course of their lives.

Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.

Rage and frenzy will pull down more in half an hour than prudence, deliberation, and foresight can build up in a hundred years.