Man is a central creature between the animals, that is to say, the most perfect form, which unites the traits of all in the most complete epitome.

Each nationality contains its centre of happiness within itself, as a bullet the centre of gravity.

Man is a central creature between the animals, that is to say, the most perfect form, which unites the traits of all in the most complete epitome.

The working of revolutions misleads me no more; it is as necessary to our race as its waves to the stream, that it may not be a stagnant marsh. Ever renewed in its forms, the genius of humanity blossoms.

As the shadow in early morning, is friendship with the wicked; it dwindles hour by hour. But friendship with the good increases, like the evening shadows, till the sun of life sets.

What destiny sends, bear! Whoever perseveres will be crowned.

Those that embrace the entire universe with love, for the most part love nothing, but their narrow selves.