The religion of my doctor or my lawyer cannot matter. That consideration has nothing in common with the functions of the friendship they owe me.

How many worthy men have we known to survive their own reputation, who have seen and suffered the honor and glory most justly acquired in their youth, extinguished in their own presence?

Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.

I love a friendship that flatters itself in the sharpness and vigor of its communications.

Cowardice is the mother of cruelty.

As for me, then, I love life and cultivate it just as God has been pleased to grant it to us.

It's not victory if it doesn't end the war.