Where there are no distinctions there can be no superiority; perfect equality affords no temptation.
The balance of power is the scale of peace.
A bad cause will ever be supported by bad means and bad men.
All the religions known in the world are founded, so far as they relate to man or the unity of man, as being all of one degree. Whether in heaven or in hell, or in whatever state man may be supposed to exist hereafter, the good and the bad are the only distinctions.
Taxes were not raised to carry on wars, but that wars were raised to carry on taxes.
He, who survives his reputation, lives out of despite himself, like a man listening to his own reproach.