One should conquer the world, not to enthrone a man, but an idea; for ideas exist forever.

I am myself a gentleman of the press, and have no other escutcheon.

I have begun several times many things, and I have often succeeded at last.

Protection is not a principle but an expedient

Grief is the agony of an instant. The indulgence of grief the blunder of a life.

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

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.