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

I praise loudly and I blame softly.

it is better to inspire a reform than to enforce it.

The laws ought to be so framed as to secure the safety of every citizen as much as possible. ... Political liberty does not consist in the notion that a man may do whatever he pleases; liberty is the right to do whatsoever the laws allow. ... The equality of the citizens consists in that they should all be subject to the same laws.

Happiness and unhappiness are in the heart and spirit of each one of us: If you feel unhappy, then place yourself above that and act so that your happiness does not get to be dependent on anything.

Your wit makes others witty.

I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly.