The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny.

The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny; flattery to treachery; standing armies to arbitrary government; and the glory of God to the temporal interest of the clergy.

Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.

The law always limits every power it gives.

It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.

Those who are popular are in positions of privilege. Privilege often happens at the expense of others. Cultivate your position not for power more so to empower. Dig.