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

You have to study a great deal to know a little.

People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout.

The laws do not take upon them to punish any other than overt acts.

There is no one, says another, whom fortune does not visit once in his life; but when she does not find him ready to receive her, she walks in at the door, and flies out at the window.

The spirit of commerce... renders every man willing to live on his own property...& prevents the growth of luxury.

Liberty... is there only when there is no abuse of power.