As men are affected in all ages by the same passions, the occasions which bring about great changes are different, but the causes are always the same.

No kingdom has shed more blood than the kingdom of Christ.

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

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

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

Political liberty in a citizen is that tranquillity of spirit which comes from the opinion each one has of his security, and in order for him to have this liberty the government must be such that one citizen cannot fear another citizen.

The public business must be carried on with a certain motion, neither too quick nor too slow.