A feeble body weakens the mind.

Socrates dies with honor, surrounded by his disciples listening to the most tender words -the easiest death that one could wish to die. Jesus dies in pain, dishonor, mockery, the object of universal cursing - the most horrible death that one could fear. At the receipt of the cup of poison, Socrates blesses him who could not give it to him without tears; Jesus, while suffering the sharpest pains, prays for His most bitter enemies. If Socrates lived and died like a philosopher, Jesus lived and died like a god.

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

Whoever refuses to obey the general will will be forced to do so by the entire body; this means merely that he will be forced to be free.

Watch a cat when it enters a room for the first time. It searches and smells about, it is not quiet for a moment, it trusts nothing until it has examined and made acquaintance with everything.

Abstaining so as really to enjoy, is the epicurism, the very perfection, of reason.

Those people who treat politics and morality separately will never understand either of them.