“Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.”

“So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.”

“It is a principle of nature to hate those whom you have injured.”

“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”

“To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.”

“If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.”

“A bad peace is worse than war.”