No man of high and generous spirit is ever willing to indulge in flattery; the good may feel affection for others, but will not flatter them.

A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employments.

Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect they are equal absolutely.

... a science must deal with a subject and its properties.

Metaphysics is universal and is exclusively concerned with primary substance. ... And here we will have the science to study that which is, both in its essence and in the properties which it has.

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom

All that one gains by falsehood is, not to be believed when he speaks the truth.