To give and not expect return, that is what lies at the heart of love.

Murder is always a mistake. One should never do anything that one cannot talk about after dinner.

Public Opinion... an attempt to organize the ignorance of the community, and to elevate it to the dignity of physical force.

What is beautiful is a joy for all seasons.

Despotism is unjust to everybody, including the despot, who was probably made for better things.

Imitation is the homage mediocrity pays to greatness.

The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life.