Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ founded his empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.

A beautiful woman like eyes, and a good heart; One is a beautiful thing, and other treasures.

The true policy of government is to make use of aristocracy, but under the forms and in the spirit of democracy.

It is not necessary to prohibit or encourage oddities of conduct which are not harmful.

Military despotism represses generous sentiments, priestly tyranny stifles them.

My dominion ends where that of conscience begins.

I have seen only yoU, I have admired only yoU, I desire only You