Politicians are not born; they are excreted.

In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible.

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.

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer through damages and injuries suffered by another.

Nor do I regret that I have lived, since I have so lived that I think I was not born in vain, and I quit life as if it were an inn, not a home.

Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than his children?