In careless ignorance they think it civilization, when in reality it is a portion of their slavery...To ravage, to slaughter, to usurp under false pretenses, they call empire; and where they make a desert, they call it peace.

In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.

It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.

Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.

A bad peace is even worse than war.