I am a soldier and accustomed to risking my life every day. I am full of the fire of youth; I cannot act with the restraint of an accomplished diplomat.

Those who have changed the universe have never done it by changing officials, but always by inspiring the people.

I do not believe it is in our nature to love impartially. We deceive ourselves when we think we can love two beings, even our own children, equally. There is always a dominant affection.

A book in which there were no lies would be a curiosity.

I do not amuse myself by thinking of dead people.

Kiss the feet of Popes provided their hands are tied.

Man loves the marvelous. It has an irresistible charm for him. He is always ready to leave that with which he is familiar to pursue vain inventions. He lends himself to his own deception.