Superstition, then, is engendered, preserved, and fostered by fear.

Hatred is increased by being reciprocated, and can on the other hand be destroyed by love.

Blessed are the weak who think that they are good because they have no claws.

Measure, time and number are nothing but modes of thought or rather of imagination.

I have made a ceaseless effort not to ridicule, not to bewail, not to scorn human actions, but to understand them.

Philosophy has no end in view save truth; faith looks for nothing but obedience and piety.

Desire is the very essence of man