Christianity stamped its character on jurisprudence; for empire has ever a connection with the priesthood.

The false notion of miracles comes of our vanity, which makes us believe we are important enough for the Supreme Being to upset nature on our behalf.

Virtue has needs of limits.

The less luxury there is in a republic, the more it is perfect.

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

When one wants to change manners and customs, one should not do so by changing the laws.

Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.