There is no such thing as an accident, only a failure to recognise the hand of fate
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
The World is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good.
Malice delights to blacken the characters of prominent men.
Orders and decorations are necessary in order to dazzle the people.
Nothing is lost as long as courage remains