No man has received from nature the right to give orders to others. Freedom is a gift from heaven, and read more

No man has received from nature the right to give orders to others. Freedom is a gift from heaven, and every individual of the same species has the right to enjoy it as soon as he is in enjoyment of his reason.

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and whatever you hit call it the target.

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and whatever you hit call it the target.

Tragedy and comedy are but two aspects of what is real, and whether we see the tragic or the humorous read more

Tragedy and comedy are but two aspects of what is real, and whether we see the tragic or the humorous is a matter of perspective.

It's in the reaction of others that perfection is found in the flawed.

It's in the reaction of others that perfection is found in the flawed.

The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.

The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.

In youth we learn; in age we understand.

In youth we learn; in age we understand.

I don't want anything I don't deserve, [but] if they offer me more money, I'm not stupid.

I don't want anything I don't deserve, [but] if they offer me more money, I'm not stupid.

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind read more

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.

True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.

True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.