I am in the utmost perplexity, yand have wished a hundred times, that if there is a A God, nature would manifest him without ambiguity, and that if there is not, every imaginary sign of his existence might vanish : in short, let nature speak distinctly, or be totally silent, and I shall know what course to take.

To find recreation in amusement is not happiness.

Our own interests are still an exquisite means for dazzling our eyes agreeably.

The married should not forget that to speak of love begets love.

We like to be deceived.

Passion cannot be beautiful without excess; one either loves too much or not enough.

The best defense against logic is ignorance.