Liberty and equality are magical words.

True wisdom, in general, consists in energetic determination.

A journalist is a grumbler, a censurer, a giver of advice, a regent of sovereigns, a tutor of nations. Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

Medicines are only fit for old people.

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.

A man occupied with public or other important business cannot, and need not, attend to spelling.

Posterity alone rightly judges kings. Posterity alone has the right to accord or withhold honors.