It is pure illusion to think that an opinion which passes down from century to century, from generation to generation, may not be entirely false.

Properly speaking, history is nothing but the crimes and misfortunes of the human race.

No nations are more warlike than those which profess Christianity.

It is only common prejudice that induces us to believe that atheism is a fearful state.

It is pure illusion to think that an opinion which passes down from century to century, from generation to generation, may not be entirely false.

It is thus tolerance that is the source of peace, and intolerance that is the source of disorder and squabbling.

The antiquity and general acceptance of an opinion is not assurance of its truth.