The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which they are placed.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The passions are the same in every conflict, large or small.
I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
Men often pass from love to ambition, but they seldom come back again from ambition to love.
Eternal principles that govern happiness apply equally to all.
The passions are the only orators which always persuade.
Many things are unknown to the wisest, and the best men can never wholly divest themselves of passions and affections... nothing can or ought to be permanent but that which is perfect.
The moral and political principles that govern men are derived from three sources: revelation, natural law, and the artificial conventions of society. With regard to its main purpose, there is no comparison between the first and the others; but all three are alike in that they all lead towards happiness in this mortal life.
Inflammatory passion and selfish interest characterizes most men, whereas ambition characterizes men who pursue and hold national office. Such men rise from the people through a process of self-selection, since politics is a dirty business that discourages all but the most ambitious.
Each man has his own desires; all do not possess the same inclinations.
Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and forms of government.