Whence? wither? why? how? - these questions cover all philosophy.

The lively phraseology of Montesquieu was the result of long meditation. His words, as light as wings, bear on them grave reflections.

God is the place where I do not remember the rest.

Be saving, but not at the cost of all liberality. Have the soul of a king and the hand of a wise economist.

We do not do well except when we know where the best is and when we are assured that we have touched it and hold its power within us.

Drawing is speaking to the eye; talking is painting to the ear.

There are people who are virtuous only in a piece-meal way; virtue is a fabric from which they never make themselves a whole garment.