Men who could willingly resign the luxuries and sensual pleasures of a large fortune cannot consent to live without the grandeur and the homage.
Happiness," said he, "must be something solid and permanent, without fear and without uncertainty.
My dear friend, clear your mind of can't.
Nothing is more hopeless than a scheme of merriment.
No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it.
No one is much pleased with a companion who does not increase, in some respect, their fondness for themselves.