Reasons for anxiety will never be lacking, whether born of prosperity or of wretchedness; life pushes on in a succession of engrossments. We shall always pray for leisure.

The highest duty and the highest proof of wisdom - that deed and word should be in accord.

If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.

It is expedient for the victor to wish for peace restored; for the vanquished it is necessary.

Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment.

That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty.

Tis a human trait to hate one you have wronged