I Love Opposition That Has Convictions.

Great Advantage Is Drawn From Knowledge Of Your Adversary, And When You Know The Measure Of His Intelligence And Character, You Can Use It To Play On His Weakness.

Theologians Are All Alike, Of Whatever Religion Or Country They May Be; Their Aim Is Always To Wield Despotic Authority Over Men's Consciences; They Therefore Persecute All Of Us Who Have The Temerity To Tell The Truth.

Diplomacy Without Arms Is Like A Concert Without A Score

Though I May Not Be A King In My Future Life, So Much The Better: I Shall Nevertheless Live An Active Life And, On Top Of It, Earn Less Ingratitude.

To Your Care And Recommendation Am I Indebted For Having Replaced A Half-blind Mathematician With A Mathematician With Both Eyes, Which Will Especially Please The Anatomical Members Of My Academy.