No one is offended at not seeing everything; but one does not like to be mistaken, and that perhaps arises from the fact that man naturally cannot see everything, and that naturally he cannot err in the side he looks at, since the perceptions of our senses are always true.

We know truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.

What are our natural principles but principles of custom?

Mutual cheating is the foundation of society.

In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.

Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.

Having been unable to strengthen justice, we have justified strength.