The great proof of madness is the disproportion of one's designs to one's means.
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake.
One might as well try to charge through a wall.
Put a rogue in the limelight and he will act like an honest man.
History is a myth that men agree to believe.
A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves.