“Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.
“Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey
“A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation
“We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.
“I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly