Much was said and written, at the time, concerning the policy of adding the vast regions of Louisiana, to the already immense, and but half-tenanted territories of the United-States.

Everybody says it, and what everybody says must be true.

History, like love, is so apt to surround her heroes with an atmosphere of imaginary brightness.

Battles, unlike bargains, are rarely discussed in society.

The sight of a coward's blood can never make a warrior tremble.

All greatness of character is dependent on individuality.

It's wisest always to be so clad that our friends need not ask us for our names.