In every well-governed state, wealth is a sacred thing; in democracies it is the only sacred thing

Governments (derive) their just powers from the consent of the governed

If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.

The truth is that life is delicious, horrible, charming, frightful, sweet, bitter, and that is everything.

Lovers who love truly do not write down their happiness.

Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have left me.