That a peasant may become king does not render the kingdom democratic.
You cannot be friends upon any other terms than upon the terms of equality.
It must be a peace without victory
The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.
Only peace between equals can last.
Uncompromising thought is the luxury of the closeted recluse. Untrammeled reasoning is the indulgence of the philosopher, of the dreamer of sweet dreams.