Your destiny is that of a man, your vows those of a god.

What is toleration? It is the prerogative of humanity. We are all steeped in weaknesses and errors: Let us forgive one another's follies, it is the first law of nature.

A torch lighted in the forests of America set all Europe in conflagration.

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

All succeeds with people who are sweet and cheerful.

Every abuse ought to be reformed, unless the reform is more dangerous than the abuse itself.

Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool.