It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.

As a rule, what is out of sight disturbs men's minds more seriously than what they see.

No music is so charming to my ear as the requests of my friends, and the supplications of those in want of my assistance.

Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.

And when the drums of war have reached a fever pitch and the blood boils with hate and the mind is closed, the leader will have no need in seizing the rights of the citizenry. Rather, the citizenry infused with fear and blinded by patriotism, will offer up all of their rights unto the leader and do it gladly so.

I have lived long enough both in years and in accomplishments.

No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.