Peoples are made of hate and of love, and more of hate than love.

Just as he who gives his life to serve a great idea is admirable, he who avails himself of a great idea to serve his personal hopes of glory and power is abominable, even if he too risks his life.

Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.

An insatiable appetite for glory leads to sacrifice and death, but innate instinct leads to self-preservation and life.

Men of action, above all those whose actions are guided by love, live forever.

Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world.

The spirit of a government must be that of the country. The form of a government must come from the makeup of the country. Government is nothing but the balance of the natural elements of a country.