Self love is the instrument of our preservation.

No, nothing has the power to part me from you; our love is based upon virtue, and will last as long as our lives.

In this country we find it pays to shoot an admiral from time to time to encourage the others.

It is only through timidity that states are lost.

Prejudices are what rule the vulgar crowd.

Every man can educate himself. It's shameful to put one's mind into the hands of those whom you wouldn't entrust with your money. Dare to think for yourself.

The multitude of books is making us ignorant.