The most genuine and efficacious charity is that which greases the paws of the priests; such charity covers a multitude of sins.

I know many books which have bored their readers, but I know of none which has done real evil.

Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most

Every man can educate himself. It's shameful to put one's mind into the hands of those whom you wouldn't entrust with your money. Dare to think for yourself.

Los Padres have everything and the people have nothing; 'tis the masterpiece of reason and justice. For my part, I know nothing so divine as Los Padres who make war on Kings of Spain and Portugal and in Europe act as their confessors; who here kill Spaniards and at Madrid send them to Heaven.

In France every man is either an anvil or a hammer; he is a beater or must be beaten.

It is up to us to cultivate our garden.