I would rather be a man of paradoxes than a man of prejudices.

I may be no better, but at least I am different.

We are born weak, we need strength; helpless, we need aid; foolish, we need reason. All that we lack at birth, all that we need when we come to man's estate, is the gift of education.

Usurpers always bring about or select troublous times to get passed, under cover of the public terror, destructive laws, which the people would never adopt in cold blood. The moment chosen is one of the surest means of distinguishing the work of the legislator from that of the tyrant.

He who has the base necessities of life should pay nothing; taxation on him who has a surplus may, if need be; extend to everything beyond necessities.

I may not be better than other people, but at least I'm different.

Once you teach people to say what they do not understand, it is easy enough to get them to say anything you like.