One must learn to forgive and not to hold a hostile, bitter attitude of mind, which offends those about us and prevents us from enjoying ourselves. One must recognize human shortcomings and adjust himself to them rather than to be constantly finding fault with them.

The true wealth of a state consists in the number of its inhabitants, in their toil and industry.

Patriotism is a word which represents a noble idea.

Obedience to public authority ought not to be based either on ignorance or stupidity.

Music, of all the liberal arts, has the greatest influence over the passions, and it is that to which the legislator ought to give the greatest encouragement.

He, who practices right, but in the hope of acquiring great renown, is very near to vice.

Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.