Indeed men too often take upon themselves in the prosecution of their revenge to set the example of doing away with those general laws to which all can look for salvation in adversity, instead of allowing them to subsist against the day of danger when their aid may be required

The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.

Indeed it is generally the case that men are readier to call rogues clever than simpletons honest, and are ashamed of being the second as they are proud of being the first.

History is Philosophy teaching by example.

The meaning of words had no longer the same relation to things... Reckless daring was held to be loyal courage; prudent delay was the excuse of a coward; moderation was the disguise of unmanly weakness; to know everything was to do nothing. Frantic energy was the true quality of man.

The sufferings that fate inflicts on us should be borne with patience, what enemies inflict with manly courage.

It is a general rule of human nature that people despise those who treat them well, and look up to those who make no concessions.