Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.
He who is not just is severe, he who is not wise is sad.
History is but the record of crimes and misfortunes. L'histoire n'est que le tableau des crimes et des malheurs
To pray to God is to flatter oneself that with words one can alter nature.
Only your friends steal your books.
Nature has always had more force than education.