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.

No man divulges his revenue, or at least which way it comes in: but every one publishes his acquisitions.

The study of books is a drowsy and feeble exercise which does not warm you up.

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.

The pleasure we hold in esteem for the course of our lives ought to have a greater share of our time dedicated to it; we should refuse no occasion nor omit any opportunity of drinking, and always have it in our minds.

I quote others only in order the better to express myself.

Lying is a terrible vice, it testifies that one despises God, but fears men.