The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.
T. S. Eliot

The people of our state will no longer tolerate advocates of treason.
George Smathers

The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice.
Thomas Francis Meagher

The world, as transformed by this creative deed, is better than it would have been had all else remained the same, but had that deed of treason not been done at all.
Josiah Royce

There are only two ways to remove the president - if he violates the constitution or commits high treason. How could anyone accuse me of treason after I had terminated Israel's occupation of South Lebanon in 2000.
Emile Lahoud

This principle is old, but true as fate, Kings may love treason, but the traitor hate.
Thomas Dekker

Treason doth never prosper, what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it Treason.
John Harington

Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Ovid

We ought instead of retreating should follow up the enemy and take Richmond. And in full view of all responsible for such declaration, I say to you all, such an order can only be prompted by cowardice or treason.
Philip Kearny