The human brain is a complex organ with the wonderful power of enabling man to find reasons for continuing to believe whatever it is that he wants to believe.

Even in those cities which seem to enjoy the blessings of peace, and where the arts florish, the inhabitants are devoured by envy, cares and anxieties, which are greater plagues than any expirienced in a town when it is under siege.

The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.

Despite the enormous quantity of books, how few people read! And if one reads profitably, one would realize how much stupid stuff the vulgar herd is content to swallow every day.

As long as people believe in absurdities they will continue to commit atrocities.

When his highness sends a ship to Egypt, does he trouble his head whether the mice on board are at their ease or not?

Being unable to make people more reasonable, I preferred to be happy away from them