The Holy Roman Empire is neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire.

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

Alas...I too have known love, that ruler of hearts, that soul of our soul: it's never brought me anything except one kiss and twenty kicks in the rump. How could such a beautiful cause produce such an abominable effect on you?

Common sense is not so common.

I have no morals, yet I am a very moral person

The man who leaves money to charity in his will is only giving away what no longer belongs to him

Monsieur l'abbé, I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write.