Success is not greedy, as people think, but insignificant. That is why it satisfies nobody.

Success consecrates the most offensive crimes.

When I think over what I have said, I envy dumb people.

People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.

Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute.