Force does not constitute right... obedience is due only to legitimate powers.

If there were a nation of Gods, it would govern itself democratically. A government so perfect is not suited to men.

What good would it be to possess the whole universe if one were its only survivor?

A person who can break wind is not dead.

I hate books; they only teach people to talk about what they don't understand.

The general will is always right.

Sacrifice life to truth.