It is the right of war for conquerors to treat those whom they have conquered according to their pleasure.

Men willingly believe what they wish.

I believe that the members of my family must be as free from suspicion as from actual crime.

In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.

Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish.

Avoid an unusual and unfamiliar word just as you would a reef.

I love the name of honor, more than I fear death.