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

Virtue in a republic is the love of one's country, that is the love of equality.

Political liberty is to be found only in moderate governments.

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

Knowledge humanizes mankind, and reason inclines to mildness; but prejudices eradicate every tender disposition.

Republics come to an end by luxurious habits; monarchies by poverty.

A fondness for reading changes the inevitable dull hours of our life into exquisite hours of delight.