Nature has some perfections to show that she is the image of God, and some defects to show that she is only His image.

The great mass of people judge well of things, for they are in natural ignorance, which is man's true state.

We like to be deceived.

There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who think they are sinners and the sinners who think they are righteous.

Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves.

Thinking too little about things or thinking too much both make us obstinate and fanatical.

Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too.