That soul-subduing sentiment, harshly called flirtation, which is the spell of a country house.

The press is not only free, it is powerful. That power is ours. It is the proudest that man can enjoy. It was not granted by monarchs, it was not gained for us by aristocracies; but it sprang from the people, and, with an immortal instinct, it has always worked for the people.

Life is too short to be little. Man is never so manly as when he feels deeply, acts boldly, and expresses himself with frankness and with fervour.

Judaism is not complete without Christianity and without Judaism, Christianity would not exist.

Terror has its inspiration, as well as competition.

Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.

Nature has given us two ears but only one mouth.