When he to whom one speaks does not understand, and he who speaks himself does not understand, that is Metaphysics.

Democracy is just a filler for textbooks! Do you actually believe that public opinion influences the government?

I have chosen to be happy because it is goo for my health.

If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities.

The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.

All the persecutors declare against each other mortal war, while the philosopher, oppressed by them all, contents himself with pitying them.

The passions are the winds which fill the sails of the vessel; they sink it at times, but without them it would be impossible to make way.