The test of civilization is the power of drawing the most benefit out of cities.

In different hours, a man represents each of several of his ancestors, as if there were seven or eight of us rolled up in each man's skin, - seven or eight ancestors at least, and they constitute the variety of notes for that new piece of music which his life is.

Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men.

To say then, the majority are wicked, means no malice, no bad heart in the observer, but, simply that the majority are unripe, andhave not yet come to themselves, do not yet know their opinion.

Eloquence is the power to translate a truth into language perfectly intelligible to the person to whom you speak.

Doing well is a result of doing good.

The city is recruited from the country.