It has been said by a certain general, that the first object in the establishment of an army ought to be making provision for the belly, that being the basis and foundation of all operations.

A German singer! I should as soon expect to get pleasure from the neighing of my horse.

In trying to defend everything he defended nothing.

Our work is to present things that are as they are.

Pleasure is the most real good in this life.

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.

An educated people can be easily governed.