Hope should no more be a virtue than fear; we fear and we hope, according to what is promised or threatened us.
Virtue debases itself in justifying itself.
I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: 'O Lord make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.
The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.
Prejudice is an opinion without judgment.
Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too.