I love victory, but I love not triumph.
Men are always invoking justice; yet it is justice which should make them tremble.
When fresh sorrows have caused us to take some steps in the right way, we may not complain. We have invested in a life annuity, but the income remains.
Liberty must be a mighty thing; for by it God punishes and rewards nations.
Consolation heaps without contact; somewhat like the blessed air which we need but to breathe.
A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.