Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man.
An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.
The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property… Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.
He that rebels against reason is a real rebel, but he that in defence of reason rebels against tyranny has a better title to Defender of the Faith, than George the Third.
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.
I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy.
The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.
We have it in our power to begin the world over again.
These are the times that try men’s souls.
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace.
The Vatican is a dagger in the heart of Italy.
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