Religion has not civilized man, man has civilized religion.

He who dishonors himself [by lying about his opinions] for the sake of being honored by others will find that two mistakes have been made - one by himself, and the other, by the people.

Temptations are as thick as the leaves of the forest, and no one can be out of the reach of temptation unless he is dead. The great thing is to make people intelligent enough and strong enough, not to keep away from temptation, but to resist it.

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

Liberty a word without which all other words are vain.

Joy is wealth and love is the legal tender of the soul.

Commerce is the great civilizer.