If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.

The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.

There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.

The solitude lends much appeal, because a sea without a harbour surrounds it. Even a modest boat can find few anchorage, and nobody can go ashore unnoticed by the guards. Its winter is mild because it is enclosed by a range of mountains which keeps out the fierce temperature; its summer is unequal. The open sea is very pleasant and it has a view of a beautiful bay.

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

Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.

In all things there is a law of cycles.