All men have equal rights to liberty, to their property, and to the protection of the laws

If you are attacked as regards your style, never reply; it is for your work alone to make answer.

History is only the pattern of silken slippers descending the stairs to the thunder of hobnailed boots climbing upward from below.

What a pessimist you are!" exclaimed Candide. "That is because I know what life is," said Martin.

What is history? The lie that everyone agrees on.

Give me a few minutes to talk away my face and I can seduce the Queen of France.

In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.