We know that all the arts are brothers, that each of them illuminates another, and that a universal light results.

Great men have all been formed either before academies or independent of them.

Almost all life depends on probabilities.

We’re neither pure, nor wise, nor good; we do the best we know.

In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.

Dare to think for yourself.

All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.