Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment.
The first quality of the commander-in-chief is a cool head to receive a correct impression of things. He should not allow himself to be confused by either good or bad news.
Those who are free from common prejudices acquire others.
A true man hates no one.
The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely.
There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest. All great revolutions originate in fear, for the play of interests does not lead to accomplishment.