It is proved...that things cannot be other than they are, for since everything was made for a purpose, it follows that everything is made for the best purpose.

Your destiny is that of a man, your vows those of a god.

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices.

Fanaticism is a monster that pretends to be the child of religion

Life is a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.

Happiness is a good that nature sells us.

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