The right of commanding is no longer an advantage transmitted by nature; like an inheritance, it is the fruit of labors, the price of courage.

Every man is a creature of the age in which he lives and few are able to raise themselves above the ideas of the time.

One should always aim at being interesting, rather than exact.

Nothing is so common as to imitate one's enemies, and to use their weapons.

All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.

Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd and bloody religion that has ever infected the world.

Time is man's most precious asset. All men neglect it; all regret the loss of it; nothing can be done without it.