The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.
Men are always invoking justice; yet it is justice which should make them tremble.
Liberty must be a mighty thing; for by it God punishes and rewards nations.
Where there is a question of economy, I prefer privation.
Since there must be chimeras, why is not perfection the chimera of all men?
People read every thing nowadays, except books.