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

Your destiny is that of a man, your vows those of a god.

What can you say to a man who tells you he prefers obeying God rather than men, and that as a result he's certain he'll go to heaven if he cuts your throat?

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices.

The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be contrary to it. Oppositions of colors contrast; but there are also colors contrary to each other, that is, which produce an ill effect because they shock the eye when brought very near it.

Clever tyrants are never punished.

Now is not the time for making new enemies.