Every man can educate himself. It's shameful to put one's mind into the hands of those whom you wouldn't entrust with your money. Dare to think for yourself.

Verses which do not teach men new and moving truths do not deserve to be read.

Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors; but they are seldom or ever inventors.

Let us confess it: evil strides the world.

Self love is the instrument of our preservation.

If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him.

To a toad what is beauty? A female with two lovely pop-eyes, a wide mouth, yellow belly, and green spotted back.