Harshness towards individuals who flout the laws and commands of the state is for the public good; no greater crime against the public interest is possible than to show leniency to those who violate it.

Who will be my equal?

Wise judges are we of each other!

Did you think I was immortal?

If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will hang him.

Reason must be the universal rule and guide; all things must be done according to reason without allowing oneself to be swayed by emotion.

Never write a letter and never destroy one.