Every revolution was first a thought in one man's mind; and when the same thought occurs to another man, it is the key to that era.

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.

The line of beauty is the line of perfect economy.

If you would not be known to do anything, never do it.

Friendship should be surrounded with ceremonies and respects, and not crushed into corners.

No man thoroughly understands a truth until he has contended against it.

The wise know that foolish legislation is a rope of sand, which perishes in the twisting.