Adversity is the midwife of genius

I would rather have a general who was lucky than one who was good.

The man fitted for affairs and authority never considers individuals, but things and their consequences.

Democracy may become frenzied, but it has feelings and can be moved. As for aristocracy, it is always cold and never forgives.

You cannot treat with all the world at once.

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

The infectiousness of crime is like that of the plague.