To judge from the notions expounded by theologians, one must conclude that God created most men simply with a view to crowding hell.

No lover, if he be of good faith, and sincere, will deny he would prefer to see his mistress dead than unfaithful.

Happiness is ideal, it is the work of the imagination.

Happiness lies neither in vice nor in virtue but in the manner we appreciate the one and the other, and the choice we make pursuant to our individual organization.

Happiness is ideal, it is the work of the imagination.