Which is more dangerous: fanaticism or atheism? Fanaticism is certainly a thousand times more deadly; for atheism inspires no bloody passion whereas fanaticism does; atheism is opposed to crime and fanaticism causes crimes to be committed.

We must cultivate our own garden.

Meslier was the most singular phenomenon ever seen among all the meteors fatal to the Christian religion.

Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts.

I am a little deaf, a little blind, a little important and on top of this are two or three abominable infirmities, but nothing destroys my hope.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really is dead.

I loved him as we always love the first time: with idolatry and wild passion.