No one has ever succeeded in keeping nations at war except by lies.

The American language differs from the English in that it seeks the top of expression while English seeks its lowly valleys.

My knowledge of myself is direct, synthetic, from within outwards; my knowledge of other persons is indirect, analytical, from outside inwards. My knowledge of myself starts at the core; that of others at the crust.

Liberty of thought means liberty to communicate one's thought.

Inequality is the inevitable consequence of liberty.

Your conscience is no defense against you sins; however, it can unfortunately deny you the pleasure of enjoying them.

Circumstances are the seeds of literature.