In all sorts of government man is made to believe himself free, and to be in chains.

Science when well-digested is nothing but good sense and reason.

We rise to fortune by successive steps; we descend by only one.

Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.

When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.

It is hardly possible to suspect another without having in one's self the seeds of baseness the party is accused of.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.