The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.

People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order so they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say.

I am in politics because of the conflict between good and evil, and I believe that in the end good will triumph.

You must become an old man in good time if you wish to be an old man long.

As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.