To think ill of mankind, and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest wisdom and virtue.

A criminal may improve and become a decent member of society. A foreigner cannot improve. Once a foreigner, always a foreigner. There is no way out for him.

We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.

Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded.

The less intelligent the white man is, the more stupid he thinks the black.

The noblest kind of retribution is not to become like your enemy.

To need to dominate others is to need others. The commander is dependent.

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

When you name yourself, you always name another.

“Abroad,” that large home of ruined reputations.

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.