War is just to those to whom war is necessary.

I have often heard that the outstanding man is he who thinks deeply about a problem, and the next is he who listens carefully to advice.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

False shame only is harmful.

In difficult and desperate cases, the boldest counsels are the safest.