Integrity is the evidence of all civil virtues.

The bad gives rise to the good, the good inspires the better, the better produces the excellent, the excellent is followed by the bizarre

Only the bad man is alone.

Distance is a great promoter of admiration.

Do you see this egg? With this you can topple every theological theory, every church or temple in the world.

Those who fear the facts will forever try to discredit the fact-finders.

The arbitrary rule of a just and enlightened prince is always bad. His virtues are the most dangerous and the surest form of seduction: they lull a people imperceptibly into the habit of loving, respecting, and serving his successor, whoever that successor may be, no matter how wicked or stupid.