Nothing is more ridiculous than a tyrant, whose fear is gradually losing itself. - Daniel Salamanca Urey

The strongest will, never fully does what it wants. It does what the circumstances allow.

The political friend of today is the possible enemy of tomorrow. And vice versa. All those who work by a calculation of interest in politics must take that into account. Neither give your secrets to the friend nor give the adversary blows that cannot be forgotten.

It is inherent to the human condition to admire precisely what you do not understand.