God created man in His own image, says the Bible; philosophers reverse the process: they create God in theirs.

Above all things expand the frontiers of science: without this the rest counts for nothing.

Whenever he composes a critical review, I have been told, he gets an enormous erection.

Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle.

As nations improve, so do their gods.

He who is in love with himself has at least this advantage - he won't encounter many rivals.

What you have been obliged to discover by yourself leaves a path in your mind which you can use again when the need arises.