History repeats itself in the large because human nature changes with geological leisureliness.

To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves; let us be above such transparent egotism. If you can't say good and encouraging things, say nothing. Nothing is often a good thing to do, and always a clever thing to say.

To rulers religion, like almost everything else, is a tool of power.

Contentment is rare among men as it is natural among animals

Bankers know that history is inflationary and that money is the last thing a wise man will hoard

History repeats itself in the large because human nature changes with geological leisureliness.

In the last analysis civilization is based upon the food supply.