For so remarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises whoever courts him, and admires whoever will not bend before him.

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.

Those who have experienced good and bad luck many times have every reason to be skeptical of successes

Human nature is the one constant through human history. It is always there.

Don't confuse meaning with truth.

The cause of all these evils was the lust for power arising from greed and ambition; and from these passions proceeded the violence of parties once engaged in contention.

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