Childhood is frequently a solemn business for those inside it.
Persecution to persons in a high rank stands them in the stead of eminent virtue.
Of all the passions, fear weakens judgment most.
In a major matter no details are small.
What is necessary is never a risk.
It's easier to fight one's enemies than to get on with one's friends.
Every numerous assembly is a mob; everything there depends on instantaneous turns.
I have the thickest skin of anyone you'll ever meet. No one can say anything about me I haven't heard a million times before.
I have long enjoyed the friendship and companionship of Republicans because I am by instinct a teacher, and I would like to teach them something.
People are still people, and they make their decisions based on their life experiences and their beliefs. You really can't divorce the two. It's important to fight against stereotypes and oversimplifications in very complex people.
Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.