"What are all the pleasures of the senses compared to the infinite joys of the spirit?"

"There is no more lively sensation than that of pain; its impressions are certain and dependable, they never deceive as may those of the pleasure women perpetually feign and almost never experience."

"All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few."

"My only crime is to have been too daring in my thoughts."

"There is nothing more delicious to see or do. I refer to both: for it is just as pleasant to spy upon someone as to want to be observed."