Where some states possess an army, the Prussian Army possesses a state.
Religion may be purified. This great work was begun two hundred years ago: but men can only bear light to come in upon them by degrees.
The sovereign is called a tyrant who knows no laws but his caprice.
If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.
History should be written as philosophy.
Alas...I too have known love, that ruler of hearts, that soul of our soul: it's never brought me anything except one kiss and twenty kicks in the rump. How could such a beautiful cause produce such an abominable effect on you?