Know that the secret of the arts is to correct nature.

History contains little beyond a list of people who have accommodate themselves with other people's property.

Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise mother. These daughters have too long dominated the earth.

What a pessimist you are!" exclaimed Candide. "That is because I know what life is," said Martin.

All men are born with a nose and ten fingers, but no one was born with a knowledge of God.

What would constitute useful history? That which should teach us our duties and our rights, without appearing to teach them.

Every one goes astray, but the least imprudent are they who repent the soonest.