To be made evident, truth must be sought for; for of itself it is slow to appear, and between ourselves and God the obstacles are so many!

You, stupid one, who believe in laws which punish murder by murder...

I know that I have found fulfillment. I have an object in life, a task ... a passion.

I see upon their noble brows the seal of the Lord, for they were born kings of the earth far more truly than those who possess it only from having bought it.

... the progress of the language has caused us to lose many old treasures. It is thus with all progress, and one must make the best of it.

Sex is the most respectable and holy thing in all creation, the most serious act in life.

The trade of authorship is a violent, and indestructible obsession.