The thirst after happiness is never extinguished in the heart of man.

Social man lives constantly outside himself.

Laws are always useful to those who possess and vexatious to those who have nothing.

I am not made like any of those I have seen. I venture to believe that I am not made like any of those who are in existence. If I am not better, at least I am different.

Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

Interest is the spur of the people, but glory that of great souls.

Beware of listening to this impostor; you are undone if you once forget that the fruits of the earth belong to us all, and the earth itself to nobody.