Of all human and ancient opinions concerning religion, that seems to me the most likely and most excusable, that acknowledged God as an incomprehensible power, the original and preserver of all things, all goodness, all perfection, receiving and taking in good part the honour and reverence that man paid him, under what method, name, or ceremonies soever.

Fame and tranquility can never be bedfellows.

A liar would be brave toward God, while he is a coward toward men; for a lie faces God, and shrinks from man.

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

The only good histories are those written by those who had command in the events they describe.

In general I ask for books that make use of learning, not those that build it up.

When I play with my cat, who knows whether I do not make her more sport than she makes me?