A yawn may not be polite, but at least it is an honest opinion.
The true triumph of reason is that it enables us to get along with those who do not possess it.
Not all citizens can be equally strong; but they can all be equally free.
All styles are good except the tiresome kind.
What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy.
But there must be some pleasure in condemning everything--in perceiving faults where others think they see beauties.' 'You mean there is pleasure in having no pleasure.