A false modesty is the meanest species of pride.

The frequent repetition of miracles serves to provoke, where it does not subdue, the reason of mankind.

The theologian may indulge the pleasing task of describing Religion as she descended from Heaven, arrayed in her native purity. A more melancholy duty is imposed on the historian. He must discover the inevitable mixture of error and corruption which she contracted in a long residence upon Earth, among a weak and degenerate race of beings.

The vain, inconstant, rebellious disposition of the people [of Armorica], was incompatible either with freedom or servitude.

While the Romans languished under the ignominious tyranny of eunuchs and bishops, the praises of Julian were repeated with transport in every part of the empire, except in the palace of Constantius.

So long as mankind shall continue to lavish more praise upon its destroyers than upon its benefactors war shall remain the chief pursuit of ambitious minds.

Where error is irreparable, repentance is useless.