Revery, which is thought in its nebulous state, borders closely upon the land of sleep, by which it is bounded as by a natural frontier.
Philosophy should be an energy; it should find its aim and its effect in the amelioration of mankind.
Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime.
Every body drags its shadow, and every mind its doubt.
To lie a little is not possible: he who lies, lies the whole lie.
It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live.