Don't confuse meaning with truth.

Amassing of wealth is an opportunity for good deeds, not hubris

They whose minds are least sensitive to calamity, and whose hands are most quick to meet it, are the greatest men and the greatest communities.

It is useless to attack men who could not be controlled even if conquered, while failure would leave us in an even worse position.

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.

Remember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action.

War is an evil thing; but to submit to the dictation of other states is worse.... Freedom, if we hold fast to it, will ultimately restore our losses, but submission will mean permanent loss of all that we value.... To you who call yourselves men of peace, I say: You are not safe unless you have men of action on your side.