Liberalism, austere in political trifles, has learned ever more artfully to unite a constant protest against the government with a constant submission to it.

Slavery is the first step towards civilization. In order to develop it is necessary that things should be much better for some and much worse for others, then those who are better off can develop at the expense of others.

It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it towards a false goal. Napoleon proved this.

Would it be possible to stand still on one spot more majestically -- while simulating a triumphant march forward -- than it is done by the two English Houses of Parliament?

Compassionate love may be strong. It sobs, it burns, then it wipes away its tears – and it does nothing.

The people is always expressive of the truth. The life of a people cannot be a lie.

We have wasted our spirit in the regions of the abstract and general just as the monks let it wither in the world of prayer and contemplation.