Success is a very hideous thing. Its false resemblance to merit deceives men.

“Not seeing people permits one to attribute to them all possible perfections.”

“If you wish to understand what Revolution is, call it Progress; and if you wish…”

“It is the story of society's purchase of a slave. A slave purchased from povert…”

“What was he doing during the trip? What was he thinking about? As he had during…”