It is with books as with the fires of our grates, everybody borrows a light from his neighbor to kindle his own, which in turn is communicated to others, and each partakes of all.

In the matter of taxation, every privilege is an injustice.

Thought depends absolutely on the stomach, but in spite of that, those who have the best stomachs are not the best thinkers.

The sentiment of justice is so natural, and so universally acquired by all mankind, that it seems to be independent of all law, all party, all religion.

It is not the answers you give, but the questions you ask.

One always speaks badly when one has nothing to say.

Will is wish, and liberty is power.