Every country has the government it deserves.

I do not know what the heart of a rascal may be, but I know what is in the heart of an honest man; it is horrible.

In a democracy people get the leaders they deserve.

Genius does not seem to derive any great support from syllogisms. Its carriage is free; its manner has a touch of inspiration. We see it come, but we never see it walk.

I don't know what a scoundrel is like, but I know what a respectable man is like, and it's enough to make one's flesh creep.

The great fault in women is to desire to be like men.

A constitution that is made for all nations is made for none.