The public is a ferocious beast; one must either chain it or flee from it.

Friendship is the marriage of the soul, and this marriage is liable to divorce.

He who has not the spirit of this age, has all the misery of it.

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

Needless to say since Christ's expiation not one single Christian has been known to sin, or die.

The policy of man consists, at first, in endeavoring to arrive at a state equal to that of animals, whom nature has furnished with food, clothing, and shelter.

If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.