Ideas are like beards; men do not have them until they grow up.
If we would destroy the Christian religion, we must first of all destroy man's belief in the Bible.
In every author let us distinguish the man from his works.
In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.
We cannot always oblige; but we can always speak obligingly.
Come! you presence will either give me life or kill me with pleasure.