England is a nation of shopkeepers.

The affairs of war, like the destiny of battles, as well as empires, hang upon a spiders thread.

From first to last, Jesus is the same; always the same--majestic and simple, infinitely severe and infinitely gentle.

An aristocracy is the true support of a monarchy.

Success is the most convincing talker in the world.

In tragedy great men are more truly great than in history. We see them only in the crises which unfold them.

He, who practices right, but in the hope of acquiring great renown, is very near to vice.