It is not enough to be exceptionally mad, licentious and fanatical in order to win a great reputation; it is still necessary to arrive on the scene at the right time.

The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker.

Dare to think for yourself.

Historians are gossips who tease the dead

The fate of a nation has often depended upon the good or bad digestion of a prime minister.

The superstitious man is to the rogue what the slave is to the tyrant.

True power and true politeness are above vanity.