It is the act of a bad man to deceive by falsehood.
Too much liberty leads both men and nations to slavery.
In men of the highest character and noblest genius there is to be found an insatiable desire for honor, command, power, and glory.
As in the case of wines that improve with age, the oldest friendships ought to be the most delightful.
Inability to tell good from evil is the greatest worry of man's life.
If our lives are endangered by plots or violence or armed robbers or enemies, any and every method of protecting ourselves is morally right.