The reformer is careless of numbers, disregards popularity, and deals only with ideas, conscience, and common sense. He feels, with Copernicus, that as God waited long for an interpreter, so he can wait for his followers.

There is nothing stronger than human prejudice.

Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed.

Exigencies create the necessary ability to meet and conquer them.

No class is safe unless government is so arranged that each class has in its hands the means of protecting itself. That is the idea of republics.

Agitation is the atmosphere of the brains.

Peace, if possible, but justice at any rate.