In the beginning, before the arrival of the white men, I had considered myself neutral. I had wanted neither side to win, neither the army nor the rebels. As it turned out, both sides lost.

What people call impartiality may simply mean indifference, and what people call partiality may simply mean mental activity

He is not good himself who speaks well of everybody alike.

He who treats his friends and enemies alike, has neither love nor justice.

"Pity for all" would be hardness and tyranny toward you, my dear neighbor.