I have never been afraid of making patriots; but I disdain and despise all their efforts.

All those men have their price.

All history is a lie!

Persons extremely reserved are like old enamelled watches, which had painted covers, that hindered your seeing what o'clock it was.

The very idea of true patriotism is lost, and the term has been prostituted to the very worst of purposes. A patriot, sir! Why, patriots spring up like mushrooms!

Every man has his price.

[Read] anything but history,.. for history must be false.