We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.

I hope that the memory of our friendship will be everlasting.

There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.

No liberal man would impute a charge of unsteadiness to another for having changed his opinion.

There is in superstition a senseless fear of God; religion consists in the pious worship of Him.

For there is but one essential justice which cements society, and one law which establishes this justice. This law is right reason, which is the true rule of all commandments and prohibitions. Whoever neglects this law, whether written or unwritten, is necessarily unjust and wicked.

Prosperity demands of us more prudence and moderation than adversity.