A great fortune is a great slavery.

Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute.

There are more people abusive to others than lie open to abuse themselves; but the humor goes round, and he that laughs at me today will have somebody to laugh at him tomorrow.

There is none made so great, but he may both need the help and service, and stand in fear of the power and unkindness, even of the meanest of mortals.

Prudence and love cannot be mixed; you can end love, but never moderate it.

In war there is no prize for runner-up.

Shall I tell you what philosophy holds out to humanity? Counsel...You are called in to help the unhappy.