The members of a body-politic call it "the state" when it is passive, "the sovereign" when it is active, and a "power" when they compare it with others of its kind. Collectively they use the title "people," and they refer to one another individually as "citizens" when speaking of their participation in the authority of the sovereign, and as "subjects" when speaking of their subordination to the laws of the state.

He thinks like a philosopher, but governs like a king.

Men speak from knowledge, women from imagination.

The passions are the voice of the body.

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

People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little.

Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.