Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense.
The safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death.
One day everything will be well, that is our hope. Everything's fine today, that is our illusion.
Ice-cream is exquisite - what a pity it isn't illegal.
Secret griefs are more cruel than public calamities.
Whenever an important event, a revolution, or a calamity turns to the profit of the church, such is always signalised as the Finger of God.