The Word of God proves the truth of religion; the corruption of man, its necessity; government, its advantages.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

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

He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it.

Affectation discovers sooner what one is than it makes known what one would fain appear to be.

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

Those who ought to be secure from calumny are generally those who avoid it least.