Man desired concord; but nature knows better what is good for his species; she desires discord. Man wants to live easy and content; but nature compels him to leave ease... and throw himself into roils and labors.

Better the whole people perish than that injustice be done

Through laziness and cowardice a large part of mankind, even after nature has freed them from alien guidance, gladly remain immature. It is because of laziness and cowardice that it is so easy for others to usurp the role of guardians. It is so comfortable to be a minor!

When I could have used a wife, I could not support one; and when I could support one, I no longer needed any

An action, to have moral worth, must be done from duty.

If a man is often the subject of conversation he soon becomes the subject of criticism.

The universal and lasting establishment of peace constitutes not merely a part, but the whole final purpose and end of the science of right as viewed within the limits of reason.