The purpose of religion is to keep the poor from killing the rich.
If you (to General Bertrand) do not perceive that Jesus Christ is God, very well; then I did wrong to make you a general.
History is written by the winners.
From first to last, Jesus is the same; always the same--majestic and simple, infinitely severe and infinitely gentle.
Adversity is the midwife of genius
The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.