In every government there are three sorts of power: the legislative; the executive in respect to things dependent on the law of nations; and the executive in regard to matters that depend on the civil law.

The majority of men are more capable of great actions than of good ones.

The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.

I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should seem a fool, but be wise.

Love of the republic in a democracy, is a love of the democracy; love of the democracy is that of equality. Love of the democracy is likewise that of frugality.

Virtue is necessary to a republic.

What orators lack in depth they make up for in length.