Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.
Wit is the flower of the imagination.
There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.
In war, mere appearances have had all the effect of realities; and that a person, under a firm persuasion that he can command resources, virtually has them; that very prospect inspiring him with hope and boldness in his exertions.
The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.