There can never be deep peace between two spirits, never mutual respect, until, in their dialogue, each stands for the whole world.

There is always a certain meanness in the argument of conservatism, joined with a certain superiority in its fact.

The best nations are those most widely related; and navigation, as effecting a world-wide mixture, is the most potent advancer ofnations.

Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.

I like a man who likes to see a fine barn as well as a good tragedy.

It is one soul which animates all men.

The first farmer was the first man, and all historic nobility rests on possession and use of land.