This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again.

We are obliged to respect, defend and maintain the common bonds of union and fellowship that exist among all members of the human race.

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

I cease not to advocate peace; even though unjust it is better than the most just war.

It is difficult to set bounds to the price unless you first set bounds to the wish.

It is not easy to distinguish between true and false affection, unless there occur one of those crises in which, as gold is tried by fire, so a faithful friendship may be tested by danger.

Persistence in a single view has never been regarded as a merit in political leaders.