Keen at the start, but careless at the end.

Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.

In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.

Christianity is a pestilent superstition.

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.

Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.

Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.