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.

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

The most seditious is the most cowardly.

All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.

War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.

The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.

The unknown always passes for the marvellous.