If the duel were a written law, I would fight; but the law as a matter of fact forbids it, and my opinions are in accordance with the law." "But there are laws of society as well as laws of the State.

There are customs which prevail over opinion and prejudices." "That is not the same thing.

If the folly of the majority form itself into laws of the State, the gendarmes see to their enforcement.

No judge or jailer compels obedience to the laws of society." "Something like it, however.

It is unspeakably bitter to live without the respect of one's fellow-creatures." "I am coming to that point.