He who esteems trifles for themselves is a trifler; he who esteems them for the conclusions to be drawn from them, or the advantage to which they can be put, is a philosopher.

Nothing really immoral is ever permanently popular.

Death is the only monastery; the tomb is the only cell, and the grave that adjoins the convent is the bitterest mock of its futility.

Political freedom is, or ought to be, the best guaranty for the safety and continuance of spiritual, mental, and civil freedom. It is the combination of numbers to secure the liberty to each one.

As the excitement of the game increases, prudence is sure to diminish.

Come, Death, and snatch me from disgrace.

The frenzy of nations is the statesmanship of fate.