The more a man knows, the more he forgives.

I praise loudly and I blame softly.

If I may venture to be frank I would say about myself that I was every inch a gentleman.

I like to praise and reward in a loud voice and to scold in a whisper.

The use of torture is contrary to sound judgment and common sense. Humanity itself cries out against it, and demands it to be utterly abolished.

The most sure, but at the same time the most difficult expedient to mend the morals of the people, is a perfect system of education.

Tell a thousand people to draft a letter, let them debate every phrase, and see how long it takes and what you get.