Every Advantage In The Past Is Judged

Nothing Is More Easy Than To Deceive One's Self, As Our Affections Are Subtle Persuaders.

Excessive Dealings With Tyrants Are Not Good For The Security Of Free States.

It Is Not Possible To Found A Lasting Power Upon Injustice, Perjury, And Treachery.

You Cannot Have A Proud And Chivalrous Spirit If Your Conduct Is Mean And Paltry; For Whatever A Man's Actions Are, Such Must Be His Spirit.

A Man Is His Own Easiest Dupe, For What He Wishes To Be True He Generally Believes To Be True.