A people averse to the institution of private property is without the first elements of freedom

Piety sometimes gives birth to scruples, and faith to superstition, when they are not directed by wisdom and knowledge.

It is dangerous, at any time, to multiply sources of weakness.

There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.

A liberal is only a bundle of prejudices until he has mastered, has understood, experienced the philosophy of Conservatism.

Absolute power demoralizes.

Government rules the present. Literature rules the future.