To be sure, the dog is loyal. But why, on that account, should we take him as an example? He is loyal to man, not to other dogs.

Ideas are transplanted by splitting, thoughts by sprouting.

Science is spectral analysis. Art is light synthesis.

A weak man has doubts before a decision; a strong man has them afterwards.

Diplomacy is a game of chess in which the nations are checkmated.

In case of doubt, decide in favor of what is correct.

Corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country.