Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.

It's easy to endure adversity -- if it happens to someone else.

The statesmen will invent cheap lies, putting the blame upon the nation that is being attacked, and every man will be glad of these conscience-soothing falsities

I have too much respect for the truth to drag it out on every trifling occasion.

Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tired.

First catch your Boer, then kick him.

To stand still is to fall behind.