And it is certain that those who do not yield to their equals, who keep terms with their superiors, and are moderate towards their inferiors, on the whole succeed best.

Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.

In a democracy, someone who fails to get elected to office can always console himself with the thought that there was something not quite fair about it.

He passes through life most securely who has least reason to reproach himself with complaisance toward his enemies.

Peace is an armistice in a war that is continuously going on.

The strength of an Army lies in strict discipline and undeviating obedience to its officers.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.