Willing is not enough, we must do.

If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one's duty toward one's own subjects; for thus one exposes themto the law of retribution.

Writing is busy idleness.

We can most safely achieve truly universal tolerance when we respect that which is characteristic in the individual and in nations, clinging, though, to the conviction that the truly meritorious is unique by belonging to all of mankind.

On the pinnacle of success man does not stand firm long.

Great passions are incurable diseases.

I wish the crowd to feel itself well treated, Especially since it lives and lets me live.