In politics the middle way is none at all.
Genius is sorrow's child.
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.
Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people.
Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.
A government of laws, and not of men.
Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war.
The happiness of society is the end of government.
Fear is the foundation of most governments.