 I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my perfect right. |
| All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way. |
| 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. |
| If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army. |
| He who defends everything defends nothing. |
| Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand. |
| What is the good of experience if you do not reflect? |
| 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. |
