Whatever distrust we may have of the sincerity of those who converse with us, we always believe they will tell us more truth than they do to others.

Bravery in simple soldiers is a dangerous trade, to which they have bound themselves to get their livelihood.

A man of understanding finds less difficulty in submitting to a wrong-headed fellow, than in attempting to set him right.

I always say to myself, what is the most important thing we can think about at this extraordinary moment.

Some crimes get honor and renown by being committed with more pomp, by a greater number, and in a higher degree of wickedness thanothers. Hence it is that public robberies, plunderings, and sackings have been looked upon as excellencies and noble achievements, and the seizing of whole countries, however unjustly and barbarously, is dignified with the glorious name of gaining conquests.

Truth does less good in the world than its appearances do harm.

Lovers, when they are no longer in love, find it very hard to break up.