The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
They make a desert and call it peace.
The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.