Men are more easily governed through their vices than through their virtues.

France has more need of me than I have need of France.

I cannot," said he, "expect everyone to have my virtues. It's good enough to meet with my vices...

Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.

We are far more liable to catch the vices than the virtues of our associates.

We are either kings or pawns of men