It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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.
If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
In all things there is a law of cycles.
The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.