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

Where religion speaks, reason has only a right to hear.

In all sorts of government man is made to believe himself free, and to be in chains.

It is hardly possible to suspect another without having in one's self the seeds of baseness the party is accused of.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

I know no real worth but that tranquil firmness which seeks dangers by duty, and braves them without rashness.

Nothing but religion is capable of changing pains into pleasures.