Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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.