When one is deprived of ones liberty, one is right in blaming not so much the man who puts the shackles on as the one who had the power to prevent him, but did not use it.

Wars spring from unseen and generally insignificant causes, the first outbreak being often but an explosion of anger.

The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.

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

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.

Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war.

And where the rewards for merit are greatest, there are found the best citizens.