A populace never rebels from passion for attack, but from impatience of suffering.

An appearance of delicacy, and even fragility, is almost essential to beauty.

Nothing ought to be more weighed than the nature of books recommended by public authority. So recommended, they soon form the character of the age.

The wisdom of our ancestors.

To give freedom is still more easy. It is not necessary to guide; it only requires to let go the rein. But to form a free government; that is, to temper together these opposite elements of liberty and restraint in one work, requires much thought, deep reflection, a sagacious, powerful, and combining mind.

Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your opinion.

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.