There must be Religion. Otherwise the poor would murder the rich.

I fear three newspapers more than a hundred thousand bayonets.

In tragedy great men are more truly great than in history. We see them only in the crises which unfold them.

The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.

A Constitution should be short and obscure.

To a father who loves his children victor has no charms. When the heart speaks, glory itself is an illusion.

Posterity alone rightly judges kings. Posterity alone has the right to accord or withhold honors.