If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one would remain in the ranks |
In trying to defend everything he defended nothing. |
It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches. |
My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please. |
My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please. |
Our work is to present things that are as they are. |
Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand. |
Rogues, would you live forever? |
Superstition is the weakness of the human mind; it is inherent in that mind; it has always been, and always will be |
Superstition is the weakness of the human mind; it is inherent in that mind; it has always been, and always will be |
The greatest and noblest pleasure which men can have in this world is to discover new truths; and the next is to shake off old prejudices. |
The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices. |
The King of England changes his ministers as often as he changes his shirts. |
The truth is always the strongest argument. Sophocles Truth is a thing immortal and perpetual, and it gives to us a beauty that fades not away in time. |
What is the good of experience if you do not reflect? |