There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.
There is no error so monstrous that it fails to find defenders among the ablest men.
There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.
To be able to look back upon one’s past life with satisfaction is to live twice.
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.