Only that thing is free which exists by the necessities of its own nature, and is determined in its actions by itself alone.

Nothing exists from whose nature some effect does not follow.

Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character.

Ambition is the immoderate desire for power.

To give aid to every poor man is far beyond the reach and power of every man. Care of the poor is incumbent on society as a whole.

I do not know how to teach philosophy without becoming a disturber of established religion.

Freedom is absolutely necessary for the progress in science and the liberal arts.

To give aid to every poor man is far beyond the reach and power of every man. Care of the poor is incumbent on society as a whole.