Man has a primary property right to his person and his labor.

- Adolphe Thiers

The king reigns but does not govern.

- Adolphe Thiers

Taxation is the legitimate support of government.

- Adolphe Thiers

For those who govern, the first thing required is indifference to newspapers.

- Adolphe Thiers

In politics it is necessary to take nothing tragically and everything seriously.

- Adolphe Thiers