Wisdom leads us back to childhood.

Silence is the greatest persecution; never do the saints keep themselves silent.

Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired: even I who write this, and you who read this.

The philosophers talk to you about the dignity of man, and they tempt you to pride, or they talk to you about the misery of man, and they tempt you to despair.

If I had more time I would write a shorter letter.

All men naturally hate each other. We have used concupiscence as best we can to make it serve the common good, but this is mere sham and a false image of charity, for essentially it is just hate.

The more I see of Mankind, the more I prefer my dog.