In the state of nature, wrong-doing is impossible ; or, if anyone does wrong, it is to himself, not to another.

I do not presume that I have found the best philosophy, I know that I understand the true philosophy.

A good thing which prevents us from enjoying a greater good is in truth an evil.

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

Except God no substance can be granted or conceived. .. Everything, I say, is in God, and all things which are made, are made by the laws of the infinite nature of God, and necessarily follows from the necessity of his essence.

Desire nothing for yourself, which you do not desire for others.

It is sure that those are most desirous of honour or glory who cry out loudest of its abuse and the vanity of the world.