Conspiracies, since they cannot be engaged in without the fellowship of others, are for that reason most perilous; for as most men are either fools or knaves, we run excessive risk in making such folk our companions.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Men who do not contend in earnest can have little warmth and fervor in what they undertake, and are more than half prepared to betray the cause, in the vindication of which they have engaged their services.
The doctrine that all men are, in any sense, or have been, at any time, free and equal, is an utterly baseless fiction.
It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men.
In the name of noble purposes men have committed unspeakable acts of cruelty against one another.
Men are such power-seeking creatures, and they usually kill people to get to the throne.
Even a faithful mistress can be bent by constant threats.
It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men.
What a curious phenomenon it is that you can get men to die for the liberty of the world who will not make the little sacrifice that is needed to free themselves from their own individual bondage.
Women don't want to exchange places with men. Male chauvinists, science-fiction writers and comedians may favor that idea for its shock value, but psychologists say it is a fantasy based on ruling-class ego and guilt.
They that trust in the Lord shall never be confounded!