Those who fear the facts will forever try to discredit the fact-finders.

Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.

We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter.

All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception and without regard for anyone's feelings.

Disturbances in society are never more fearful than when those who are stirring up the trouble can use the pretext of religion to mask their true designs.

Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.

Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.

Oh! how near are genius and madness! Men imprison them and chain them, or raise statues to them.

In general, children, like men, and men, like children, prefer entertainment to education.

Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully; and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure; and if he does not hurt any living being, he is a holy man.

Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.

Managers can use power, money or certain circumstances to achieve short-term results. However, motivation is crucial for achieving long-term results.

Flying in space is a privilege, whether it's the first time or the fourth time.

A happy wife is a happy life.

I had had to learn the difference between the bearable fatigue and the unbearable, the fatigue of fear. The first can be cured by a night's sleep; the second kills.

After the game, I'm a completely different person. I drink some beers with friends and try to get my mind completely off football.

Some women take up the law and become lawyers. Other women lay down the law and become wives.

Kiss the feet of Popes provided their hands are tied.

Even if I were traveling with you, your trip would not be mine.

As far as I am concerned, I write novels, and other people can do the labelling.

Accomplishing the impossible is all about seeing the invisible.