“ But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators has succeeded and the glory of Europe is extinguished forever. ”

“ Passion for fame: A passion which is the instinct of all great souls. ”

“ There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations. ”

“ Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny. ”

“ Facts are to the mind what food is to the body. ”

“ Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed. ”

“ Under the pressure of the cares and sorrows of our mortal condition, men have at all times, and in all countries, called in some physical aid to their moral consolations - wine, beer, opium, brandy, or tobacco. ”

“ Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference. ”

“ Good order is the foundation of all things. ”

“ Our patience will achieve more than our force. ”