It is the function of a judge not to make but to declare the law, according to the golden mete-wand of the law and not by the crooked cord of discretion.

Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.

A perfect democracy is therefore the most shameless thing in the world.

When slavery is established in any part of the world, those who are free are by far the most proud and jealous of their freedom.

When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people.

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

Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty.