Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.

Providence is always on the side of the last reserve.

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

A man cannot become an atheist merely by wishing it.

Democracy may become frenzied, but it has feelings and can be moved. As for aristocracy, it is always cold and never forgives.

Mankind are in the end always governed by superiority of intellectual faculties, and none are more sensible of this than the military profession. When, on my return from Italy, I assumed the dress of the Institute, and associated with men of science, I knew what I was doing: I was sure of not being misunderstood by the lowest drummer boy in the army.

A faithful friend is the true image of the Deity.