I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.

What men have seen they know. . . .

Not even Ares battles against necessity.

It is the merit of a general to impart good news, and to conceal the truth.

Show me the man who keeps his house in hand, He's fit for public authority.

Money: There's nothing in the world so demoralizing as money.

There is some pleasure even in words, when they bring forgetfulness of present miseries.