It is a mistake, too, to say that the face is the mirror of the soul. The truth is, men are very hard to know, and yet, not to be deceived, we must judge them by their present actions, but for the present only.

Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

Skepticism is a virtue in history as well as in philosophy.

The only one who is wiser than anyone is everyone.

A good sketch is better than a long speech.

Among so many conflicting ideas and so many different perspectives, the honest man is confused and distressed and the skeptic becomes wicked ... Since one must take sides, one might as well choose the side that is victorious, the side which devastates, loots, and burns. Considering the alternative, it is better to eat than to be eaten.

Oh Man, Man. How despicable in slavery, how great when fired with the love of freedom!