The struggles waged by nations are weak only when they lack support in the hearts of their women.

Man needs to suffer. When he does not have real griefs he creates them.

An insatiable appetite for glory leads to sacrifice and death, but innate instinct leads to self-preservation and life.

The brave forget. It is those who fought less bravely, or those who fought without justice and live in fear of their victory, who forget the least.

Man loves liberty, even if he does not know that he loves it. He is driven by it and flees from where it does not exist.

Just as he who gives his life to serve a great idea is admirable, he who avails himself of a great idea to serve his personal hopes of glory and power is abominable, even if he too risks his life.

Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.