None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.

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.

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.

Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.

The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.

Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.

None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.