We have an idea of truth, invincible to all scepticism.

There are plenty of maxims in the world; all that remains is to apply them.

Civil wars are the greatest of evils. They are inevitable, if we wish to reward merit, for all will say that they are meritorious.

When malice has reason on its side, it looks forth bravely, and displays that reason in all its luster. When austerity and self-denial have not realized true happiness, and the soul returns to the dictates of nature, the reaction is fearfully extravagant.

There are some who speak well and write badly. For the place and the audience warm them, and draw from their minds more than they think of without that warmth.

Habit is a second nature, which destroys the first.

The truth about nature we discover with our brains. The truth about religion we discover with our hearts.