If a movie has more characters than an audience can keep track of, the audience will get confused and lose interest in the story.

My men have suffered greatly (from boredom), much blood has been shed (by mosquitoes), and I have swung my ax mightily (chopping firewood). Surely we have earned our place in the annals of history—for never has there been so little war in a war.

Contrary to his infallibly "honest" image, Abe wasn't above lying so long as it served a noble purpose.

I've always enjoyed reading history, particularly presidential biographies.

I would much prefer their minds to be engaged in the deadly arts than clouded with dreams of marriage and fortune, as your own so clearly is!

I dare say she means to keep you from his attentions. Your honour demands she be slain.

Real power... comes not from hate, but from truth.