The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people.
French Emperor and conqueror
Attributed, widely quoted, but its precise origin is debated
c. 1800-1815
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"The hand that gives is above the hand that takes."
Controversial"The Austrians are like babies; they always cry after they have been beaten."
Shocking"This soldier, I realized, must have had friends at home and in his regiment; yet he lay there deserted by all except his dog."
Humorous"There for awhile I thought the jig was up. I told myself: this is act one of the cage story. Caulaincourt had better start learning to growl like a bear."
Humorous"I am surrounded by flatterers, but I know their worth."
Shocking