Abstract truth is the eye of reason.
The people is never corrupted, but it is often deceived.
Definitions would be good things if we did not use words to make them.
If all were perfect Christians, individuals would do their duty; the people would be obedient to the laws, the magistrates incorrupt, and there would be neither vanity nor luxury in such a state.
Universal silence is taken to imply the consent of the people.
The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.