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.

There's scarce a point whereon mankind agree - So well as in their boast of killing me; I boast of nothing, but when I've a mind - I think I can be even with mankind

Since the whole affair had become one of religion, the vanquished were of course exterminated.

A false science makes atheists, a true science prostrates men before the Deity

A long dispute means both parties are wrong.

Often the prudent, far from making their destinies, succumb to them. -Francois

Paradise is where I am