Suicide is a crime the most revolting to the feelings; nor does any reason suggest itself to our understanding by which it can be justified. It certainly originates in that species of fear which we denominate poltroonery. For what claim can that man have to courage who trembles at the frowns of fortunes? True heroism consists in being superior to the ills of life in whatever shape they may challenge him to combat.

Equality should be the chief basis of the education of youth.

An army which cannot be reenforced is already defeated.

I fear three newspapers more than a hundred thousand bayonets.

Fanaticism must be put to sleep before it can be eradicated.

Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.

The heart of a statesman should be in his head.