There is no perfecter endowment in man than political virtue.
For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.
It was not important how many enemies there are, but where the enemy is
Nor let us part with justice, like a cheap and common thing, for a small and trifling price.
It is not the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discovered; but very often an action of small note. An casual remark or joke shall distinguish a person's real character more than the greatest sieges, or the most important battles.
The authors of great evils know best how to remove them.