There is nothing in the world really beneficial that does not lie within the reach of an informed understanding and a well-protected pursuit.

I venture to say no war can be long carried on against the will of the people.

The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it, and that which tends the most to the perpetuation of society itself.

Religion is among the most powerful causes of enthusiasm.

The cause of a wrong taste is a defect of judgment.

The truly sublime is always easy, and always natural.

It is the interest of the commercial world that wealth should be found everywhere.