The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests.

Vanity and pride of nations; vanity is as advantageous to a government as pride is dangerous.

Laws undertake to punish only overt acts.

Liberty itself has appeared intolerable to those nations who have not been accustomed to enjoy it.

There are only two cases in which war is just: first, in order to resist the aggression of an enemy, and second, in order to help an ally who has been attacked.

The history of commerce is that of the communication of the people.

Coffee renders many foolish people temporarily capable of wise actions