There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.
A man can be trusted only up to low-water mark.
Political differences essentially depend on disagreement in moral principles.
The possession of unlimited power corrodes the conscience, hardens the heart, and confounds the understanding.
Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
The few have not strength to achieve great changes unaided; the many have not wisdom to be moved by truth unmixed.