Nothing Is More Easy Than To Deceive

The End Of Wisdom Is Consultation And Deliberation.

Close Alliances With Despots Are Never Safe For Free States.

What We Have In Us Of The Image Of God Is The Love Of Truth And Justice.

It Is Impossible For Men Engaged In Low And Groveling Pursuits To Have Noble And Generous Sentiments. A Man's Thought Must Always Follow His Employment.

There Are All Kinds Of Devices Invented For The Protection And Preservation Of Countries: Defensive Barriers, Forts, Trenches, And The Like... But Prudent Minds Have As A Natural Gift One Safeguard Which Is The Common Possession Of All, And This Applies Especially To The Dealings Of Democracies. What Is This Safeguard? Skepticism. This You Must Preserve. This You Must Retain. If You Can Keep This, You Need Fear No Harm.