He who has heard the same thing told by 12,000 eye-witnesses has only 12,000 probabilities, which are equal to one strong probability, which is far from certain.

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.

The safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death.

Truth is a fruit that can only be picked when it is very ripe.

God is always on the side of the heaviest battalions.

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

Liberty of thought is the life of the soul.