When the world seems large and complex, we need to remember that great world ideals all begin in some home neighborhood.
We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon.
History is the sum total of things that could have been avoided.
A thick hide is a gift from God.
The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.
The rare case where the conquered is very satisfied with the conqueror.