"The promises of men are not to be relied on, unless they are made under such circumstances that the promiser cannot break them without ruin."

"Men are always more easily deceived when they are trying to deceive others."

"The injury that is to be done to a man must be such that one need not fear his revenge."

"The people, when they have a good leader, are not afraid to fight; and if they are not afraid, they are strong."

"He who conquers a province in a foreign country, and does not establish his residence there, is in great danger of losing it."