As long as there is life there is danger.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

To be preparedis half the victory.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.