The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.
All the citizens of a state cannot be equally powerful, but they may be equally free
He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really is dead.
The more you know, the less sure you are.
What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity.
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.