Newton, Pascal, Bossuet, Racine, F?nelon -- that is to say, some of the most enlightened men on earth, in the most philosophical of all ages -- have been believers in Jesus Christ; and the great Cond?, when dying, repeated these noble words, "Yes, I shall see God as He is, face to face!".

The law cannot equalize mankind in spite of nature.

None are more liable to mistakes than those who act only on second thoughts.

We have neither the strength nor the opportunity to accomplish all the good and all the evil which we design.

One can not be just if one is not humane.

The wicked are always surprised to find that the good can be clever.

When an idea is not robust enough to stand expression in simple terms, it is a sign that it should be rejected.