What We Wish, That We Readily Believe.

Close Alliances With Despots Are Never Safe For Free States.

It Is The Natural Disposition Of All Men To Listen With Pleasure To Abuse And Slander Of Their Neighbour, And To Hear With Impatience Those Who Utter Praises Of Themselves.

Every Advantage In The Past Is Judged In The Light Of The Final Issue.

Clouds Cannot Cover Secret Places, Nor Denials Conceal Truth.

Small Opportunities Often Presage Great Enterprises.