"The greatest glory of a woman is to be least talked about, whether for good or for bad."

"We do not say that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is a man who minds his own business. We say he has no business being here at all."

"For what is honored is that which is useful."

"Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."

"For if we are lovers of the beautiful, yet with economy, and lovers of wisdom, yet without softness, then we are unique."