A witty saying proves nothing, but saying something pointless gets people's attention.

If mankind were born tomorrow it would divide into groups; each would scramble to invent their one and only god, and set about butchering each-other.

To succeed in chaining the multitude, you must seem to wear the same fetters.

The safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death.

The most amazing and effective inventions are not those which do most honour to the human genius.

Why, since we are always complaining of our ills, are we constantly employed in redoubling them?

Tears are the silent language of grief.