“ If we could read the past histories of all our enemies we would disregard all hostility for them. ”

“ The best cure for the body is a quiet mind. ”

“ Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.. ”

“ Conquests will come and go but Delambre's work will endure. ”

“ There are but two powers in the world, the sword and the mind. In the long run the sword is always beaten by the mind ”

“ The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance. ”

“ History is written by the winners. ”

“ History is a set of lies agreed upon. ”

“ In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. ”

“ A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it. ”

“ The small wisdom is like water in a glass: Clear, transparent, pure. The great wisdom is like the water in the sea: Dark, mysterious, impenetrable. ”

“ It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple. ”