I do not believe it is in our nature to love impartially. We deceive ourselves when we think we can love two beings, even our own children, equally. There is always a dominant affection.

Variety made the Revolution. Liberty was just a pretext.

Give me enough medals and I’ll win you any war

Providence is always on the side of the last reserve.

Necessity dominates inclination, will, and right.

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.

Malice delights to blacken the characters of prominent men.