There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.

The common vice of democracy is disregard for morality.

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.

The form of government and the condition of society must always correspond. Social equality is therefore a postulate of pure democracy.

The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern.

I mourn for the stake which was lost at Richmond more deeply than I rejoice over that which was saved at Waterloo.

History is the arbiter of controversy, the monarch of all she surveys.