It is not the young people that degenerate; they are not spoiled till those of mature age are already sunk into corruption.

Political liberty is to be found only in moderate governments.

With truths of a certain kind, it is not enough to make them appear convincing: one must also make them felt. Of such kind are moral truths.

Politics are a smooth file, which cuts gradually, and attains its end by slow progression.

Never create by law what can be accomplished by morality.

Friendship is a contract in which we render small services in expectation of big ones.

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.