Writing is the painting of the voice.

Whoever serves his country well has no need of ancestors.

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

To hold a pen is to be at war.

The infinitely little have pride infinitely great.

The ear is the avenue to the heart.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.

It is hard to free fools from the chains they revere.

It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him.

History should be written as philosophy.

History is just the portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

Fear could never make a virtue.

Doubt is not a pleasant condition but certainty is.

Common sense is not so common.

Better is the enemy of good.

A witty saying proves nothing.

A good imitation is the most perfect originality.