All men of genius, and all those who have gained rank in the republic of letters, are brothers, whatever may be the land of their nativity.

The most difficult art is not in the choice of men, but in giving to the men chosen the highest service of which they are capable.

A man cannot become an atheist merely by wishing it.

Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.

I wish I could take a raincheck on June 18.1815