Nobody, they say, is a hero to his valet. Of course; for a man must be a hero to understand a hero. The valet, I dare say, has great respect for some person of his own stamp.

All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs ever green.

Every great idea exerts, on first appearing, a tyrannical influence: Hence, the advantages it brings are turned all too soon into disadvantages.

It is a maxim of wise government to treat people not as they should be but as they actually are.

We are so constituted that we believe the most incredible things; and, once they are engraved upon the memory, woe to him who would endeavor to erase them.

When an idea is wanting, a word can always be found to take its place.

It is better for you to suffer an injustice than for the world to be without law. Therefore, let everyone submit to the law.