Surely in a matter of this kind we should endeavor to do something, that we may say that we have not lived in vain, that we may leave some impress of ourselves on the sands of time.

A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves.

There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.

In war one must lean on an obstacle in order to overcome it.

Malice delights to blacken the characters of prominent men.

A Constitution should be short and obscure.

Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.