The sinews of war are infinite money.

Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.

In men of the highest character and noblest genius there is to be found an insatiable desire for honor, command, power, and glory.

If our lives are endangered by plots or violence or armed robbers or enemies, any and every method of protecting ourselves is morally right.

It is foolish to pluck out one's hair for sorrow, as if grief could be assuaged by baldness.

If a man aspires to the highest place, it is no dishonor to him to halt at the second, or even at the third.

Let the soldier yield to the civilian.