It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.

If I err in belief that the souls of men are immortal, I gladly err, nor do I wish this error which gives me pleasure to be wrested from me while I live.

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time.

Who doesn't know that the first law of history is not to dare to say anything false, and the second is not to refrain from saying anything true?

The spirit is the true self. The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure.

We are all excited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most influenced by glory.

Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law.