In war, as in prostitution, amateurs are often better than professionals.

Machiavelli is right: one always must live with one's friends with the idea that they may turn into one's enemies. He should have said, with everyone.

Forethought we may have, undoubtedly, but not foresight.

England would be better off without Canada; it keeps her in a prepared state for war at a great expense and constant irritation.

Let the path be open to talent.

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment.

A true man hates no one.