"Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent."

"One may lose a battle, but one must never lose the advantage of a moment."

"You must not fear death, gentlemen; death can only be a release from misery."

"Power is my mistress. I have worked too hard to conquer her, and I will not allow anyone to take her from me."

"The people to whom I have done the most good are those who complain the most of me."