We study history not to be clever in another time, but to be wise always.

Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

Like readily consorts with like.

The man who commands efficiently must have obeyed others in the past, and the man who obeys dutifully is worthy of someday being a commander.

Every generous action loves the public view; yet no theatre for virtue is equal to a consciousness of it.

Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself feared?