Those readiest to criticise are often least able to appreciate.
Credulity forges more miracles than trickery could invent.
The lively phraseology of Montesquieu was the result of long meditation. His words, as light as wings, bear on them grave reflections.
Superstition is the only religion of which base souls are capable of.
If you would live happily, do not exaggerate life's evils, nor slight her blessings.
We use up in the passions the stuff that was given us for happiness.