Go Sir, gallop and don't forget that the world was made in six days. You can ask me for anything but not time.

All men of genius, and all those who have gained rank in the republic of letters, are brothers, whatever may be the land of their nativity.

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.

He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.

It is in times of difficulty that great nations like great men display the whole energy of their character and become an object of admiration to posterity.

The most difficult art is not in the choice of men, but in giving to the men chosen the highest service of which they are capable.

What is the government? Nothing, unless supported by opinion.