But honest men do not pretend to know; they are candid and sincere; they love the truth; they admit their ignorance, and they say, We do not know.

The moment you introduce a despotism in the world of thought, you succeed in making hypocrites - and you get in such a position that you never know what your neighbor thinks.

The rights of men and women should be equal and sacred-marriage should be a perfect partnership.

The combined wisdom and genius of all mankind cannot possibly conceive of an argument against liberty of thought.

The first duty of man is to support himself - to see to it that he does not become a burden. His next duty is to help others if he has a surplus, and if he really believes they deserve to be helped.

It is better to deserve without receiving than to receive without deserving

If the property belongs to God he is able to pay the tax.