But in this country it is necessary, now and then, to put one admiral to death in order to inspire the others to fight.

Why are the Jews hated? It is the inevitable result of their laws; they either have to conquer everybody or be hated by the whole human race.

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

The adjective is the enemy of the noun. Variant: The adjective is the enemy of the substantive.

What is toleration? It is the prerogative of humanity. We are all steeped in weaknesses and errors: Let us forgive one another's follies, it is the first law of nature.

We adore, we invoke, we seek to appease, only that which we fear.

It is impossible to translate poetry. Can you translate music?