As soon as women become ours we are no longer theirs.

For there is no air that men so greedily draw in, that diffuses itself so soon, and that penetrates so deep as that of license.

It is probable that the principal credit of miracles, visions, enchantments, and such extraordinary occurrences comes from the power of imagination, acting principally upon the minds of the common people, which are softer.

Speaking is half his that speaks, and half his that hears.

Nor is it enough to toughen up his soul; you must also toughen up his muscles.

I do not speak the minds of others except to speak my own mind better.

Decency, not to dare to do that in public which it is decent enough to do in private.