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.

History is a myth that men agree to believe.

Give me enough ribbons to place on the tunics of my soldiers and I can conquer the world.

Victory belongs to the most persevering.

He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.

The superior man is never in anyone's way.

From first to last, Jesus is the same; always the same--majestic and simple, infinitely severe and infinitely gentle.