But government in which the majority rule in all cases can not be based on justice, even as far as men understand it.

If misery loves company, misery has company enough.

The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.

Whatever we leave to God, God does and blesses us.

I never dreamed of any enormity greater than I have committed. I never knew, and never shall know, a worse man than myself.

Love does not analyze its object.

I stand in awe of my body.