Knowledge without understanding is useless.

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.

I have written my work, not as an essay which is to win the applause of the moment, but as a possession for all time

Right, as the world goes, is only in question between equals in power, while the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.

Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought.

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

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.