A man never lies as much as after a hunt, during a war, and before an election. — Otto von Bismarck. Chancellor of Germany from 1871 to 1890 Truth & Lies
Beware of sentimental alliances where the consciousness of good deeds is the only compensation for noble sacrifices.
When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't the slightest intention of putting it into practice.
A really great man is known by three signs... generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.