That which is so universal as death must be a benefit.

Utility is the great idol of the age, to which all powers must do service and all talents swear allegiance.

To save all we must risk all.

All things must; man is the only creature that wills.

It is often wise to reveal that which cannot be concealed for long.

As freely as the firmament embraces the world, or the sun pours forth impartially his beams, so mercy must encircle both friend and foe.