The pursuit of pleasure must be the goal of every rational person.

Madness is to think of too many things in succession too fast, or of one thing too exclusively.

The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.

History in general is a collection of crimes, follies, and misfortunes among which we have now and then met with a few virtues, and some happy times.

When truth is evident, it is impossible for parties and factions to rise. There never has been a dispute as to whether there is daylight at noon.

What can I hope when all is right?

Most of my life has been one tragedy after another, most of which hasn't happened.