There is no slavery but ignorance.

I would rather be a beggar and spend my money like a king, than be a king and spend money like a beggar.

It has always seemed absurd to suppose that a god would choose for his companions, during all eternity, the dear souls whose highest and only ambition is to obey.

I do not believe in loving enemies; I have pretty hard work to love my friends. Neither do I believe in revenge. No man can afford to keep the viper of revenge in his heart. But I believe in justice, in self-defense.

Whoever imagines himself a favorite with God holds others in contempt.

The triumph of justice is the only peace.

The few have said, Think! The many have said, Believe! The first doubt was the womb and cradle of progress, and from the first doubt, man has continued to advance.