Magnanimity will not consider the prudence of its motives.

It is proof of a narrow mind when things worthy of esteem are distinguished from things worthy of love. Great minds naturally love whatever is worthy of their esteem.

It is not in everyone's power to secure wealth, office, or honors; but everyone may be good, generous, and wise.

If it is true that vice can never be done away with, the science of government consists of making it contribute to the public good.

Our opinion of others is not so variable as our opinion of ourselves.

Action makes more fortune than caution.

We must expect everything and fear everything from time and from men.