To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.
The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.
You cannot treat with all the world at once.
Equality should be the chief basis of the education of youth.
A good sketch is better than a long speech.
Whatever shall we do in that remote spot? Well, we will write our memoirs. Work is the scythe of time.