Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.

The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.

More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.

The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes

The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.

Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.

Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.