Liberty is the harmony between the will and the law.

Government by idea tends to take in everything, to make the whole of society obedient to the idea. Spaces not so governed are unconquered, beyond the border, unconverted, a future danger.

Liberty is the prevention of control by others.

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

Be not content with the best book; seek sidelights from the others; have no favourites.

At all times sincere friends of freedom have been rare, and its triumphs have been due to minorities.

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