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

The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes mark its intentions.

There is no quality I would rather have, and be thought to have, than gratitude. For it is not only the greatest virtue, but is the mother of all the rest.

Every man's friend is no man's friend.

There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me properly.

Every evil in the bud is easily crushed: as it grows older, it becomes stronger.

Do not hold the delusion that your advancement is accomplished by crushing others.