The wisdom of divine rule appears not in the perfection but in the improvement of the world... History is the true demonstration of Religion.

Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.

To develop and perfect and arm conscience is the great achievement of history.

Everybody likes to get as much power as circumstances allow, and nobody will vote for a self-denying ordinance.

The passion for power over others can never cease to threaten mankind, and is always sure of finding new and unforseen allies in continuing its martyrology.

Learn as much by writing as by reading.

Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right of being able to do what we ought.