All men of genius, and all those who have gained rank in the republic of letters, are brothers, whatever may be the land of their nativity.

A Constitution should be short and obscure.

The herd seek out the great, not for their sake but for their influence; and the great welcome them out of vanity or need.

Impossible is the word found only in a fool's dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible.

All religions have been made by men.

Surely in a matter of this kind we should endeavor to do something, that we may say that we have not lived in vain, that we may leave some impress of ourselves on the sands of time.

To make yourself understood to people, one must first speak to their eyes