There are some whose only reason for inciting war is to use it as a means to exercise their tyranny over their subjects more easily. For in times of peace the authority of the assembly, the dignity of the magistrates, the force of the laws stand in the way to some extent of the ruler doing what he likes. But once war is declared then the whole business of state is subject to the will of a few ... They demand as much money as they like. Why say more?

By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him.

There are some whose only reason for inciting war is to use it as a means to exercise their tyranny over their subjects more easily. For in times of peace the authority of the assembly, the dignity of the magistrates, the force of the laws stand in the way to some extent of the ruler doing what he likes. But once war is declared then the whole business of state is subject to the will of a few ... They demand as much money as they like. Why say more?

Man's mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth.

Man is to man either a god or a wolf.

They may attack me with an army of six hundred syllogisms; and if I do not recant, they will proclaim me a heretic.

The desire to write grows with writing.