A Constitution should be short and obscure.

You must not fear death, my lads; defy him, and you drive him into the enemy's ranks.

One can lead a nation only by helping it see a bright outlook. A leader is a dealer in hope.

Treaties are observed as long as they are in harmony with interests.

Tragedy warms the soul, elevates the heart, can and ought to create heroes. In this sense, perhaps, France owes a part of her great actions to Corneille.

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.

Necessity dominates inclination, will, and right.