The more I see of men, the better I like my dog.

It is pardonable to be defeated, but never to be surprised.

Pleasure is the most real good in this life.

Many battles have been fought and won by soldiers nourished on beer.

Great advantage is drawn from knowledge of your adversary, and when you know the measure of his intelligence and character, you can use it to play on his weakness.

All religions must be tolerated ... every man must go to heaven in his own way. [Die Religionen müssen alle toleriert werden ... denn hier muss ein jeder nach seiner Fasson selig werden.]

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