The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be contrary to it. Oppositions of colors contrast; but there are also colors contrary to each other, that is, which produce an ill effect because they shock the eye when brought very near it.

What would constitute useful history? That which should teach us our duties and our rights, without appearing to teach them.

Come! you presence will either give me life or kill me with pleasure.

Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors; but they are seldom or ever inventors.

Fools have a habit of believing that everything written by a famous author is admirable. For my part I read only to please myself and like only what suits my taste.

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.

Your destiny is that of a man, your vows those of a god.