I never listen to calumnies, because if they are untrue I run the risk of being deceived, and if they be true, of hating persons not worth thinking about.

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

When God endowed human beings with brains, He did not intend to guarantee them.

Each particular society begins to feel its strength, whence arises a state of war between different nations.

Passion makes us feel, but never see clearly.

I shall ever repeat it, that mankind are governed not by extremes, but by principals of moderation.

An injustice to one is a threat made to all