A man's homeland is wherever he prospers.
Look at the orators in our republics; as long as they are poor, both state and people can only praise their uprightness; but once they are fattened on the public funds, they conceive a hatred for justice, plan intrigues against the people and attack the democracy.
No man is really honest; none of us is above the influence of gain.
Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.
By words the mind is winged.
How can I study from below, that which is above?