"The principle of democracy is corrupted not only when the spirit of equality is lost, but likewise when they fall into a spirit of extreme equality, and when every citizen wants to be equal to those w…"

"The Romans, having conquered all the nations of the earth, had no longer any enemies to fight but themselves."

"As for the law of nations, it is founded on this principle, that the various nations ought to do each other in times of peace the most good possible, and in times of war the least evil possible, witho…"

"Frequent punishments are a sign of weakness or indolence in the government."

"The most important thing for a wise man is to have a good wife."