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

"The only way to be truly virtuous is to be vicious."

"My tastes are not general, I admit; but they are not criminal."

"The more evil I do, the more good I feel."

"The only happiness we can enjoy is that which we procure for ourselves at the expense of others."