The ancients recommended us to sacrifice to the Graces, but Milton sacrificed to the Devil.

Los Padres have everything and the people have nothing; 'tis the masterpiece of reason and justice. For my part, I know nothing so divine as Los Padres who make war on Kings of Spain and Portugal and in Europe act as their confessors; who here kill Spaniards and at Madrid send them to Heaven.

Verses which do not teach men new and moving truths do not deserve to be read.

The true triumph of reason is that it enables us to get along with those who do not possess it.

To pray to God is to flatter oneself that with words one can alter nature.

The first clergyman was the first rascal who met the first fool.

But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.