Diplomacy without arms is like a concert without a score
In trying to defend everything he defended nothing.
An educated people can be easily governed.
Our work is to present things that are as they are.
Little minds try to defend everything at once, but sensible people look at the main point only; they parry the worst blows and stand a little hurt if thereby they avoid a greater one. If you try to hold everything, you hold nothing.
My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to do what they please, and I am to do what I please.