To withdraw ourselves from the law of the strong, we have found ourselves obliged to submit to justice. Justice or might, we must choose between these two masters.

As it is natural to believe many things without proof, so, despite all proof, is it natural to disbelieve others.

Few maxims are true in every respect.

The wicked are always surprised to find that the good can be clever.

Some of us would be greatly astonished to learn the reasons why others respect us.

In a way, the main fault of all books is that they are too long.

Men despise great projects when they do not feel themselves capable of great successes.