Mortals are equal; their mask differs.

Every sensible man, every honorable man, must hold the Christian sect in horror.

What is faith? Is it to believe that which is evident? No. It is perfectly evident to my mind that there exists a necessary, eternal, supreme, and intelligent being. This is no matter of faith, but of reason.

If there were only one religion in England there would be danger of despotism, if there were two, they would cut each other's throats, but there are thirty, and they live in peace and happiness.

Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most

Independence in the end is the fruit of injustice.

Individual misfortunes give rise to the general good; so that the more individual misfortunes exist, the more all is fine.