I shall ever repeat it, that mankind are governed not by extremes, but by principals of moderation.

Religious wars are not caused by the fact that there is more than one religion, but by the spirit of intolerance... the spread of which can only be regarded as the total eclipse of human reason.

Slavery, properly so called, is the establishment of a right which gives to one man such a power over another as renders him absolute master of his life and fortune.

To succeed in the world we must look foolish but be wise.

Countries are not cultivated in proportion to their fertility, but to their liberty.

The mood and temper of the public in regard to the treatment of crime and criminals is one of the most unfailing tests of the civilisation of any country.

A really intelligent man feels what other men only know.