I do not presume that I have found the best philosophy, I know that I understand the true philosophy.

. . . to know the order of nature, and regard the universe as orderly is the highest function of the mind.

Nature offers nothing that can be called this man's rather than another's; but under nature everything belongs to all.

Statesman are suspected of plotting against mankind, rather than consulting their interests, and are esteemed more crafty than learned.

Sadness diminishes a man's powers

When a man is prey to his emotions, he is not his own master.

Love or hatred towards a thing, which we conceive to be free, must, other things being similar, be greater than if it were felt towards a thing acting by necessity.