People in their natural state are basically good. But this natural innocence,however, is corrupted by the evils of society.

That man is truly free who desires what he is able to perform, and does what he desires.

The people is never corrupted, but it is often deceived.

The English people think they are free; they are greatly deceived; they are free only during the election of members of Parliament.

The only moral lesson which is suited for a child--the most important lesson for every time of life--is this: 'Never hurt anybody.

Supreme happiness consists in self-content; that we may gain this self-content, we are placed upon this earth and endowed with freedom.

An honest man nearly always thinks justly.