We are always more disposed to laugh at nonsense than at genuine wit; because the nonsense is more agreeable to us, being more comfortable to our natures.
It is only the educated who can produce or appreciate high art.
distrust ... is the beginning of hatred.
Servitude is inherent; we are all slaves to duty or to force.
Mistrust is the sure forerunner of hatred.
God has put into the heart of man love and the boldness to sue, and into the heart of woman fear and the courage to refuse.