But there must be some pleasure in condemning everything--in perceiving faults where others think they see beauties.' 'You mean there is pleasure in having no pleasure.

What! Have you no monks to teach, to dispute, to govern, to intrigue and to burn people who do not agree with them?

What can you say to a man who tells you he prefers obeying God rather than men, and that as a result he's certain he'll go to heaven if he cuts your throat?

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

In the case of news, we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.

Man is free the moment he wants to be.

The best is the enemy of the good.