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“There are countries where a man is worth nothing; there are others where he is worth less than nothing.”

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When the savages of Louisiana wish to have fruit, they cut the tree at the bottom and gather the fruit. That is exactly a…

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Political liberty in a citizen is that tranquillity of spirit which comes from the opinion each one has of his security, and in order…

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It is rare to find learned men who are clean, do not stink and have a sense of humour.

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When virtue is banished, ambition invades the minds of those who are disposed to receive it and avarice possesses the whole community.

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Vitam Impendere Vero (I consecrate my life to truth).

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A good writer does not write as people write, but as he writes.

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A rational army would run away.

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Christianity stamped its character on jurisprudence; for empire has ever a connection with the priesthood.

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Trade is the best cure for prejudice.

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The prejudices of superstition are superior to all others, and have the strongest influence on the human mind.

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Republics are brought to their ends by luxury; monarchies by poverty.

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Laws, in their most general signification, are the necessary relations derived from the nature of things.

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You, of Canada, are building a magnificent record of achievement. My country rejoices in it.

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