That which is usually called dotage is not the weak point of all old men, but only of such as are distinguished by their levity.

Freedom is a man's natural power of doing what he pleases, so far as he is not prevented by force or law.

If you possess a library and a garden, you have everything you need. (translation from the French) Si vous possedez une bibliotheque et un jardin, vous avez tout ce qu'il vous faut.

History is truely the witness of times past, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity.

Old age by nature is rather talkative.

There is nothing god cannot do.

Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home