He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.

The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.

In war as in love, to bring matters to a close, you must get close together.

War is a lottery in which nations ought to risk nothing but small amounts.

Moses has revealed the existence of God to his nation. Jesus Christ to the Roman world, Muhammad to the old continent.

Our credulity is a part of the imperfection of our natures. It is inherent in us to desire to generalize, when we ought, on the contrary, to guard ourselves very carefully from this tendency.

The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know.