It is said that the present is pregnant with the future.

In this country we find it pays to shoot an admiral from time to time to encourage the others.

All the ancient histories, as one of our wits say, are just fables that have been agreed upon

I read these words which are the sum of all moral philosophy, and which cut short all the disputes of the casuists: When in doubt if an action is good or bad, refrain.

True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others.

Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors; but they are seldom or ever inventors.

The more often a stupidity is repeated, the more it gets the appearance of wisdom.