Religion has nothing more to fear than not being sufficiently understood.

To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it.

The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.

Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand.

Reason shows us our duty; he who can make us love our duty is more powerful than reason itself.