Save for the wild force of Nature, nothing moves in this world that is not Greek in its origin.

Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the United States was the result of a powerful reaction against democracy, and in favor of the traditions of the mother country.

The finest opportunity ever given to the world was thrown away because the passion of equality made vain the hope for freedom.

Property is not the sacred right. When a rich man becomes poor it is a misfortune, it is not a moral evil. When a poor man becomes destitute, it is a moral evil, teeming with consequences and injurious to society and morality.

Opinions alter, manners change, creeds rise and fall, but the moral law is written on the tablets of eternity.

It is very easy to speak words of wisdom from a comfortable distance, when one sees no reality, no details, none of the effect on men's minds.

The long term versus the short term argument is one used by losers.