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

With audacity one can undertake anything, but not do everything.

A celebrated people lose dignity upon a closer view.

When your enemy is doing something wrong, do not interrupt him.

If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon shots.

I cannot believe there is a god who punishes and rewards, for I see honest folk unlucky, and rogues unlucky.

Friendship is but a name. I love no one.