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.

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

We are tainted by modern philosophy which has taught us that all is good, whereas evil has polluted everything and in a very real sense all is evil, since nothing is in its proper place.

Prejudice does not mean false ideas, but only ... opinions adopted before examination.

There is no easy method of learning difficult things. The method is to close the door, give out that you are not at home, and work.

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.

Man is insatiable for power; he is infantile in his desires and, always discontented with what he has, loves only what he has not. People complain of the despotism of princes; they ought to complain of the despotism of man.