“Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.”

Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.

If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.

Conspicuous by his absence.

A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.

Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.

They make solitude, which they call peace.

Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family

Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.

In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]

Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.

Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.

People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.

One who is allowed to sin, sins less

Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]

That means at times we’ll develop new categories like we did with Surface. It also means we will responsibly make the market for Windows Phone, which is our goal with the Nokia devices and services acquisition.

To make manhood more noble, womanhood more beautiful, and childhood more happy and bright.

Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.

Noble causes have a deplorable effect on the morals of the persons who espouse them.

Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge.

Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.

Honour’s a sacred tie, the law of kings, The noble mind’s distinguishing perfection

Silence is sometimes more significant and sublime than the most noble and most expressive eloquence, and is on many occasions the indication of a great mind.