Of Two Evils Choose The Least.

The More Ignorant, Reckless And Thoughtless A Doctor Is, The Higher His Reputation Soars Even Amongst Powerful Princes.

War Is Delightful To Those Who Have Had No Experience Of It.

There Are Some Whose Only Reason For Inciting War Is To Use It As A Means To Exercise Their Tyranny Over Their Subjects More Easily. For In Times Of Peace The Authority Of The Assembly, The Dignity Of The Magistrates, The Force Of The Laws Stand In The Way To Some Extent Of The Ruler Doing What He Likes. But Once War Is Declared Then The Whole Business Of State Is Subject To The Will Of A Few ... They Demand As Much Money As They Like. Why Say More?

Nowadays The Rage For Possession Has Got To Such A Pitch That There Is Nothing In The Realm Of Nature, Whether Sacred Or Profane, Out Of Which Profit Cannot Be Squeezed.

The Majority Of The Common People Loathe War And Pray For Peace; Only A Handful Of Individuals, Whose Evil Joys Depend On General Misery, Desire War.