The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague.

I do not believe it is in our nature to love impartially. We deceive ourselves when we think we can love two beings, even our own children, equally. There is always a dominant affection.

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

Malice delights to blacken the characters of prominent men.

On victory, you deserve beer. On defeat, you need it.

Prussia was hatched from a cannon-ball.

A faithful friend is the true image of the Deity.