The fools in this world make about as much trouble as the wicked do.

The highest philosophers, in explaining the mystery of this world, are obliged to call in the aid of another.

Man is my brother, and I am nearer related to him through his vices than I am through his virtue.

Virtue does not consist in the absence of the passions, but in the control of them.

The devil is the father of lies, but he neglected to patent the idea, and the business now suffers from competition.

It is easy to assume a habit; but when you try to cast it off, it will take skin and all.

Where religion is a trade, morality is a merchandise.