Writing is the painting of the voice.

Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most

I read these words which are the sum of all moral philosophy, and which cut short all the disputes of the casuists: When in doubt if an action is good or bad, refrain.

The most genuine and efficacious charity is that which greases the paws of the priests; such charity covers a multitude of sins.

The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.

Men fed upon carnage, and drinking strong drinks, have all an impoisoned and acrid blood which drives them mad in a hundred different ways.

Je ne suis pas d'accord avec ce que vous dites, mais je d‚fendrai jusqu'... la mort le droit que vous avez de le dire/ I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it