There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

...war is just to those for whom it is necessary, and arms are clear of impiety for those who have no hope left but in arms.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Toil and pleasure, in their natures opposite, are yet linked together in a kind of necessary connection.

Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.

The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.