Battles, unlike bargains, are rarely discussed in society.

On the human imagination events produce the effects of time.

Aristocracy: A combination of many powerful men, for the purpose of maintaining their own particular interests. It is consequently a concentration of all the most effective parts of a community for a given end, hence its energy, efficiency and success.

The press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.

At no period of the naval history of the world, is it probable that Marines were more important than during the War of the Revolution.

It is a misfortune that necessity has induced men to accord greater license to this formidable engine, in order to obtain liberty, than can be borne with less important objects in view; for the press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.

All greatness of character is dependent on individuality.