For since it is impossible for a created monad to have a physical influence on the inner nature of another, this is the only way in which one can be dependent on another.

There is no way in which a simple substance could begin in the course of nature, since it cannot be formed by means of compounding.

Take what you need, do what you should, you will get what you want.

Imaginary numbers are a fine and wonderful refuge of the divine spirit almost an amphibian between being and non-being.

God's relation to spirits is not like that of a craftsman to his work, but also like that of a prince to his subjects.

But in simple substances the influence of one monad over another is ideal only.

Make me the the master of education, and I will undertake to change the world.