What is said about men often has as much influence upon their lives, and especially upon their destinies, as what they do.

I only take a half share in the civil war; I am willing to die, I am not willing to kill.

How frightened hypocrisy hastens to defend itself.

The wise man does not grow old, but ripens.

Monsieur' to a convict is a glass of water to a man dying of thirst at sea; ignominy thirsts for respect.

Greater than the tread of mighty armies is an idea whose time has come.

If I speak, I am condemned. If I stay silent, I am damned!