“The only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.”

“Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity.”

“The only way to make men speak well of us is to do it.”

“Let us work without reasoning,' said Martin; 'it is the only way to make life endurable.”

“I read only to please myself, and enjoy only what suits my taste.”

“To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid - one must also be polite.”

“What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.”