There are, in every age, new errors to be rectified and new prejudices to be opposed.
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler.
Opinions founded on prejudice are always sustained with the greatest of violence.
A good word is an easy obligation; but not to speak ill, requires only our silence, which costs nothing.
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
If our democracy is to flourish, it must have criticism; if our government is to function it must have dissent.
All legislation, all government, all society is founded upon the principle of mutual concession, politeness, comity, courtesy; upon these everything is based…Let him who elevates himself above humanity, above its weaknesses, its infirmities, its wants, its necessities, say, if he pleases, I will never compromise; but let no one who
Irresponsible power is inconsistent with liberty, and must corrupt those who exercise it.