History warns us that it is the customary fate of new truths to begin as heresies and to end as superstitions.
It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave.
Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good...
As the blessings of health and fortune have a beginning so they must also...
Harmony makes small things grow lack of it makes great things decay.
Two obsessions are the hallmarks of Nature's artistic style.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not...
Praise the green earth. Chance has appointed her...
