"The state of monarchy is not like that of a despotism. In a monarchy, the prince is master of his subjects, but not of his laws."

"When a man is flattered, he is often made to believe that he is greater than he is."

"The natural effect of commerce is to lead to peace. Two nations who traffic with each other become reciprocally dependent; for if one has an interest in buying, the other has an interest in selling; a…"

"The tyranny of a prince is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy."

"The spirit of moderation should be the spirit of the legislator."