God has given us evidence sufficiently clear to convince those with an open heart and mind.

The charm of fame is so great that we like every object to which it is attached, even death.

To scorn philosophy is truly to philosophize.

There is enough light for those who only desire to see, and enough obscurity for those who have a contrary disposition

Justice without force is powerless; force without justice is tyrannical.

Who can doubt that we exist only to love? Disguise it, in fact, as we will, we love without intermission... We live not a moment exempt from its influence.

Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed.