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.

From first to last, Jesus is the same; always the same--majestic and simple, infinitely severe and infinitely gentle.

We must laugh at man to avoid crying for him.

I have seen only yoU, I have admired only yoU, I desire only You

It is rare that a legislature reasons. It is too quickly impassioned.

Take a dose of medicine once, and in all probability you will be obliged to take an additional hundred afterwards

If the art of war were nothing but the art of avoiding risks, glory would become the prey of mediocre minds.... I have made all the calculations; fate will do the rest.