Man, one may say, was never in such a completely animal condition; but he has, on the other hand, never escaped from it.

The strong man is strongest when alone.

The history of the world is the world's court of justice.

I am better than my reputation.

As freely as the firmament embraces the world, or the sun pours forth impartially his beams, so mercy must encircle both friend and foe.

That which is so universal as death must be a benefit.