Fortunately, there is a sane equilibrium in the character of nations, as there is in that of men.
Culture, which makes talent shine, is not completely ours either, nor can we place it solely at our disposal. Rather, it belongs mainly to our country, which gave it to us, and to humanity, from which we receive it as a birthright.
He who does not see things in their depth should not call himself a radical.
It is terrible to speak of you, Liberty, for one who lives without you.
There is happiness in duty, although it may not seem so.
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.