The necessity of saying something, the embarrassment produced by the consciousness of having nothing to say, and the desire to exhibit ability, are three things sufficient to render even a great man ridiculous.

It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by defying it that the brave escape.

If you wish to converse with me, define your terms.

Let each of us boldly and honestly say: How little it is that I really know!

The biggest reward for a thing well done is to have done it.

Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels.

Every one goes astray, but the least imprudent are they who repent the soonest.