Life was given to me as a favor, so I may abandon it when it is one no longer.

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

There is as yet no liberty if the power of judging be not separated from legislative power and the executrix

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.

Political liberty is to be found only in moderate governments.

Life was given to me as a favor, so I may abandon it when it is one no longer.

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