There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest. All great revolutions originate in fear, for the play of interests does not lead to accomplishment.
Posterity alone rightly judges kings. Posterity alone has the right to accord or withhold honors.
Courage cannot be counterfeited. It is one virtue that escapes hypocrisy.
Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.
Leaders have to be dealers in hope.
One must change one's tactics every ten years if one wishes to maintain one's superiority.