There is an astonishing imagination, even in the science of mathematics.

When truth is evident, it is impossible for parties and factions to rise. There never has been a dispute as to whether there is daylight at noon.

We are all full of weakness and errors; let us mutually pardon each other our follies - it is the first law of nature.

What is toleration? It is the prerogative of humanity. We are all steeped in weaknesses and errors: Let us forgive one another's follies, it is the first law of nature.

You must have the devil in you to succeed in the arts.

History is fables agreed upon.

Happiness is not the portion of man.