There are laws for peace as well as war.

Nothing hurts worse than the loss of money.

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.

There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

The study of history is the best medicine for a sick mind; for in history you have a record of the infinite variety of human experience plainly set out for all to see; and in that record you can find yourself and your country both examples and warnings; fine things to take as models, base things rotten through and through, to avoid.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Envy is blind, and she has no other quality than that of detracting from virtue