Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
To judge the real importance of an individual, we should think of the effect his death would produce.
It is not true that equality is a law of nature. Nature has no equality. Its soverign law is subordination and dependence.
Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.
The reason we have two ears and only one mouth, is that we may hear more and speak less.
If you consider what are called the virtues in mankind, you will find their growth is assisted by education and cultivation.
Great is truth, and all powerful.
Behold the man. (Ecce Homo)