A Superintending Power To Maintain The Universe

I Abhor War And View It As The Greatest Scourge Of Mankind.

I Have The Consolation Of Having Added Nothing To My Private Fortune During My Public Service, And Of Retiring With Hands Clean As They Are Empty.

A Little Revolution Is A Good Thing.

Without Books, I Would Certainly Die.

Do Not Be Too Severe Upon The Errors Of The People, But Reclaim Them By Enlightening Them.