What art was to the ancient world, Science is to the modern; the distinctive faculty. In the minds of men, the useful has succeeded to the beautiful.

It is knowledge that influences and equalizes the social condition of man; that gives to all, however different their political position, passions which are in common, and enjoyments which are universal.

Change is inevitable. Change is constant.

Mediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.

I do not understand how an aristocracy can exist, unless it be distinguished by some quality which no other class of the community possesses.

Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People.

Whatever they did, the Elysians were careful never to be vehement.