Whatever may be the temporary applause of men, or the expressions of public opinion, it may be asserted without fear of contradiction, that no true and permanent fame can be founded, except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.

Can there be in our age any peace that is not honorable, any war that is not dishonorable?

I am without religious feeling.

There are two sorts of pity: one is a balm and the other a poison; the first is realized by our friends, the last by our enemies.

The true greatness of nations is in those qualities which constitute the greatness of the individual.

The press, watchful with more than the hundred eyes of Argus, strong with more than the hundred arms of Briareus, not only guards all the conquests of civilization, but leads the way to future triumphs.

Nothing from man's hands, nor law, nor constitution, can be final. Truth alone is final.