There never were, in the world, two opinions alike, no more than two hairs, or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity.

There is more ado to interpret interpretations than to interpret things, and more books upon books than upon any other subject; we do nothing but comment upon one another. Every place swarms with commentaries; of authors there is great scarcity.

Tis faith alone that vividly and certainly comprehends the deep mysteries of our religion.

The world always looks straights ahead; as for me, I turn my gaze inward, I fix it there and keep it busy. Everyone looks in front of him: as for me, I look inside me: I have no business but with myself; I continually observe myself, I take stock of myself, I taste myself. Others...they always go forward; as for me, I roll about in myself.

There is no man so good that if he placed all his actions and thoughts under the scrutiny of the laws, he would not deserve hanging ten times in his life.

There is no more expensive thing than a free gift.

The perpetual work of your life is but to lay the foundation of death.