I have simplified my politics into an utter detestation of all existing governments; and, as it is the shortest and most agreeable and summary feeling imaginable, the first moment of an universal republic would convert me into an advocate for single and uncontradicted despotism. The fact is, riches are power, and poverty is slavery all over the earth, and one sort of establishment is no better, nor worse, for a people than another.

Man marks the earth with ruin - his control stops with the shore.

Then stirs the feeling infinite, so felt In solitude, where we are least alone.

A woman should never be seen eating or drinking, unless it be lobster salad and Champagne, the only true feminine and becoming viands.

Sweet is old wine in bottles, ale in barrels.

A legal broom's a moral chimney-sweeper, And that's the reason he himself's so dirty

What want these outlaws conquerors should have but history's purchased page to call them great?