The good, we do it; the evil, that is fortune; man is always right, and destiny always wrong.

Religious contention is the devil's harvest.

How wealthy the gods would be if we remembered the promises we made when we were in danger.

Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.

A mountain in labour shouted so loud that everyone, summoned by the noise, ran up expecting that she would be delivered of a city bigger than Paris; she brought forth a mouse.

Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.

Patience et longueur de temps Font plus que force ni que rage. Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.