The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.

If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.

What a pessimist you are!" exclaimed Candide. "That is because I know what life is," said Martin.

Ice-cream is exquisite - what a pity it isn't illegal.

It is only through timidity that states are lost.

Persistence with patience and prayer pays with profits, prosperity and peace of mind.

Many are destined to reason wrongly; others, not to reason at all; and others, to persecute those who do reason.