“No doubt, when modesty was made a virtue, it was a very advantageous thing for the fools, for everybody is expected to speak of himself as if he were one.”

“Every child is in a way a genius; and every genius is in a way a child.”

“History is the long, difficult and confused dream of Mankind.”

“The doctor sees all the weakness of mankind; the lawyer all the wickedness, the theologian all the stupidity.”

“Every human perfection is linked to an error which it threatens to turn into”

“There is at least one thing worse than fighting with allies - And that is to fight without them”

“Now that we are, as you say, 'in the same boat,' would it not be wise for us to have another conference ... and the sooner the better.”

“Since you are not a prophet, follow the way taught by prophets.Since you are not a king, be a loyal subject to The King.Since you are not a captain, do not take the helm of the ship.Since you do not possess every skill, have partners in your business.Be as pliant as dough in the hands of others, that you may rise well.”