It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
This I regard as history's highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.