Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong.

Destiny grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes.

Divide and rule, a sound motto. Unite and lead, a better one.

Correction does much, but encouragement does more.

I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices.

The broad effects which can be obtained by punishment in man and beast are the increase of fear, the sharpening of the sense of cunning, the mastery of the des…

Do not judge your fellow man until you have come into his situation.