Men in general desire the good and not merely what their fathers had.
We laugh at that which we cannot bear to face.
Every rascal is not a thief, but every thief is a rascal.
Those who believe that all virtue is to be found in their own party principles push matters to extremes; they do not consider that disproportion destroys a state.
A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employments.
If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development