The affairs of the world are no more than so much trickery, and a man who toils for money or honour or whatever else in deference to the wishes of others, rather than because his own desire or needs lead him to do so, will always be a fool.

It is a misfortune to pass at once from observation to conclusion, and to regard both as of equal value; but it befalls many a student.

Misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than malice and wickedness.

All sects seem to me to be right in what they assert, and wrong in what they deny.

In all times it is only individuals that have advanced science, not the age.

The Christian religion, though scattered and abroad will in the end gather itself together at the foot of the cross.

He who wishes to exert a useful influence must be careful to insult nothing. Let him not be troubled by what seems absurd, but concentrate his energies to the creation of what is good. He must not demolish, but build. He must raise temples where mankind may come and partake of the purest pleasure.