It is cowardice to commit suicide.

There is only one favorable moment in war; talent consists in knowing how to seize it.

God has decreed that there be sick and poor in this world, but in the next it will be the other way around.

Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.

If we could read the past histories of all our enemies we would disregard all hostility for them.

There is no place in a fanatic's head where reason can enter.

Equality should be the chief basis of the education of youth.