The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. - Denis Diderot

Justice is the first virtue of those who command, and stops the complaints of those who obey.

The good of the people must be the great purpose of government. By the laws of nature and of reason, the governors are invested with power to that end. And the greatest good of the people is liberty. It is to the state what health is to the individual.

There are two public prosecutors, and one of them is at your door, punishing crimes against society; the other is nature herself. She is familiar with all those vices that escape the law.