Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
They make a desert and call it peace.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.