The whole curse of the last century has been what is called the Swing of the Pendulum; that is, the idea that Man must go alternately from one extreme to the other. It is a shameful and even shocking fancy; it is the denial of the whole dignity of the mankind. When Man is alive he stands still. It is only when he is dead that he swings.

Without authority there is no liberty. Freedom is doomed to destruction at every turn, unless there is a recognized right to freedom. And if there are rights, there is an authority to which we appeal for them.

If you do not understand a man you cannot crush him. And if you do understand him, very probably you will not.

The only people who seem to have nothing to do with the education of the children are the parents.

We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man's terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.

London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.

Real development is not leaving things behind, as on a road, but drawing life from them, as from a root.