It is terrible to speak of you, Liberty, for one who lives without you.

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.

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.

Do something useful and you will have everything you want. Doors are shut for those who are dull and lazy; life is secure for those who obey the law of work.

The truthe wakes up once and never dies.

Talent is a gift that brings with it an obligation to serve the world, and not ourselves, for it is not of our making.