Genius speaks only to genius.

Nothing but religion is capable of changing pains into pleasures.

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

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

There are few persons of greater worth than their reputation; but how many are there whose worth is far short of their reputation!

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.