When we see an effect happen always in the same manner, we infer that it takes place by a natural necessity; as, for instance, that the sun will rise to morrow; but nature often deceives us, and will not submit to its own rules.

A man does not show his greatness by being at one extremity, but rather by touching both at once.

Equality of possessions is no doubt right, but, as men could not make might obey right, they have made right obey might.

Everything that is written merely to please the author is worthless.

Brave deeds are wasted when hidden.

The last thing that we find in making a book is to know what we must put first.

It is certain that the soul is either mortal or immortal. The decision of this question must make a total difference in the principles of morals. Yet philosophers have arranged their moral system entirely independent of this. What an extraordinary blindness!