Nothing succeeds so well as success.

The reputation of a man is like his shadow, gigantic when it precedes him, and pigmy in its proportions when it follows.

Speech has been given to man to disguise his thoughts.

I know where there is more wisdom than is found in Napoleon, Voltaire, or all the ministers present and to come - in public opinion.

Since the masses are always eager to believe something, for their benefit nothing is so easy to arrange as facts.

A married man with a family will do anything for money.

Those who did not live during the years close to 1789 do not know the pleasure of living.