Man, as a physical being, is like other bodies governed by invariable laws.

People here argue about religion interminably, but it appears that they are competing at the same time to see who can be the least devout.

Author: A fool who, not content with having bored those who have lived with him, insists on tormenting generations to come.

I have read descriptions of Paradise that would make any sensible person stop wanting to go there.

The law of nations is naturally founded on this principle, that different nations ought in time of peace to do one another all the good they can, and in time of war as little injury as possible, without prejudicing their real interests.

The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.

Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature.

Each particular society begins to feel its strength, whence arises a state of war between different nations.

There should be weeping at a man's birth, not at his death.

Talent is a gift which God has given us secretly, and which we reveal without perceiving it.