Humanity cannot be degraded by humiliation.

Men have no right to what is not reasonable, and to what is not for their benefit.

Free trade is not based on utility but on justice.

Good company, lively conversation, and the endearments of friendship fill the mind with great pleasure.

When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated. From that moment, we have no compass to govern us, nor can we know distinctly to what port to steer.

True humility-the basis of the Christian system-is the low but deep and firm foundation of all virtues.

The grave is a common treasury, to which we must all be taken.