Treacherous assassins, enemies of the people, and worthy of everyone's ridicule are those who, under the pretext of guiding future generations, teach them an isolated system of doctrines and whisper in their ear (instead of the sweet message of love) the barbarous gospel of hate.

A knowledge of different literatures is the best way to free one's self from the tyranny of any of them.

Fortunately, there is a sane equilibrium in the character of nations, as there is in that of men.

The dagger plunged in the name of freedom is plunged into the breast of freedom.

The brave forget. It is those who fought less bravely, or those who fought without justice and live in fear of their victory, who forget the least.

Rights are to be taken, not requested; seized, not begged for.

He who does not see things in their depth should not call himself a radical.