Many a one commits a reprehensible action, who is at bottom an honourable man, because man seldom acts upon natural impulse, but from some secret passion of the moment which lies hidden and concealed within the narrowest folds of his heart.
Forethought we may have, undoubtedly, but not foresight.
The Concordat is not the victory of any one party but the consolidation of all.
The best way to make every one poor is to insist on equality of wealth.
Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.
Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.