The state of life is most happy where superfluities are not required and necessities are not wanting.

The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.

Politics is not like an ocean voyage or a military campaign... something which leaves off as soon as reached. It is not a public chore to be gotten over with. It is a way of life.

Blinded as they are to their true character by self-love, every man is his own first and chiefest flatterer, prepared, therefore, to welcome the flatterer from the outside, who only comes confirming the verdict of the flatterer within.

Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause.

Were it only to learn benevolence to humankind, we should be merciful to other creatures.

To do an evil action is base; to do a good action without incurring danger is common enough; but it is the part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks every thing.