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

I mention this only to shew that the citations of the most judicious authors frequently deceive us, and consequently that prudence obliges us to examine quotations, by whomsoever alleged.

I know too much to be a sceptic and too little to be a dogmatist.

I get up and retire when I wish. I go out if I wish and I do not go out if I do not desire to do so, except for the two days on which I give lectures.

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

No nations are more warlike than those which profess Christianity.

I am a good Protestant, and in the full sense of the term, for from the bottom of my soul, I protest against everything that is said, and everything that is done.