"The bonds of society are formed by the common needs of men, and the common good of all is the end of society."

"My enemies have done me more good than my friends."

"The general will is the constant will of all the members of the State; it is by it that they are citizens and free."

"A nation can only be happy when it has a good government, and a good government can only be had when the people are well educated."

"The right of voting is the right of self-government."