The secret of freedom, courage.

I dread our own mistakes more than the enemy's intentions.

The superior gratification derived from the use and contemplation of costly and supposedly beautiful products is, commonly, in great measure a gratification of our sense of costliness masquerading under the name of beauty.

Ignorance is bold and knowledge reserved.

In generosity we are equally singular, acquiring our friends by conferring, not by receiving, favours.

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

Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.