Man, if he compare himself with all that he can see, is at the zenith of power; but if he compare himself with all that he can conceive, he is at the nadir of weakness.

Those who have finished by making all others think with them, have usually been those who began by daring to think with themselves.

War is a game in which princes seldom win, the people never.

Philosophy is a bully that talks loud when the danger is at a distant; but, the moment she is pressed hard by an enemy, she is nowhere to be found and leaves the brunt of the battle to be fought by her steady, humble comrade, religion.

Mental pleasures never cloy; unlike those of the body, they are increased by reputation, approved by reflection, and strengthened by enjoyment.

Most of our misfortunes are more supportable than the comments of our friends upon them.

It is not so difficult a task as to plant new truths, as to root out old errors