Men, generally going with the stream, seldom judge for themselves, and purity of taste is almost as rare as talent.

Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.

The multitude of books is making us ignorant.

The pursuit of pleasure must be the goal of every rational person.

Hope should no more be a virtue than fear; we fear and we hope, according to what is promised or threatened us.

In France every man is either an anvil or a hammer; he is a beater or must be beaten.

The more you know, the less sure you are.