We must keep our thought secret, and judge everything by it, while talking like the people.
Imagination is the deceptive part in man, the mistress of error and falsehood.
To find recreation in amusement is not happiness.
Brave deeds are wasted when hidden.
Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion is not contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next make it attractive, make good men wish it were true and then show that it is.
All the miseries of mankind come from one thing, not knowing how to remain alone.