Two armies are two bodies which meet and try to frighten each other.

A man cannot become an atheist merely by wishing it.

A true man hates no one.

No amount of money will induce someone to lay down their life, but they will gladly do so for a bit of yellow ribbon.

When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means of ever injuring you.

This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.

Many a one commits a reprehensible action, who is at bottom an honourable man, because man seldom acts upon natural impulse, but from some secret passion of the moment which lies hidden and concealed within the narrowest folds of his heart.