“To be agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you already know.”
“- We're winning!- Who is 'we', mon Prince?- Not a word! I will tell you tomorrow.”
“There are no principles, only events. ”
“I am more afraid of an army of 100 sheep led by a lion than an army of 100 lions led by a sheep”
“Speech was given to man to conceal his thoughts.”
“Men must be taught as if you taught them not,And things unknown propos'd as things forgot.”
“Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.”