Opinion is called the queen of the world; it is so, for when reason opposes it, it is condemned to death. It must rise twenty times from its ashes to gradually drive away the usurper.

Men will commit atrocities as long as they believe absurdities.

Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value - zero.

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.

If you wish to converse with me, define your terms.

I read only to please myself, and enjoy only what suits my taste.

Paradise is where I am