Men hate the individual whom they call avaricious only because there is nothing to be gained by him.

All the ancient histories, as one of our wits say, are just fables that have been agreed upon

Alas...I too have known love, that ruler of hearts, that soul of our soul: it's never brought me anything except one kiss and twenty kicks in the rump. How could such a beautiful cause produce such an abominable effect on you?

When truth is evident, it is impossible for parties and factions to rise. There never has been a dispute as to whether there is daylight at noon.

A good action is preferable to an argument.

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.

I serve your Beaune to my friends, but your Volnay I keep for myself.