In France every man is either an anvil or a hammer; he is a beater or must be beaten.

Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise mother. These daughters have too long dominated the earth.

Such then is the human condition, that to wish greatness for one's country is to wish harm to one's neighbors.

Everything's fine today, that is our illusion.

In every author let us distinguish the man from his works.

Needless to say since Christ's expiation not one single Christian has been known to sin, or die.

Not all citizens can be equally strong; but they can all be equally free.