Is it for us to complain, when they associate with us in their insults men who are so much better than ever we shall be?
What ought we to do then?
Do what becomes men of courage,--despise our foes, follow them up, and take advantage, as we have done, of the feebleness of our censors.

If D'Alembert resumes, and we complete our work, is not that vengeance enough ?...

After all this, you will believe that I cling at any price to the Encyclopaedia, and you will be mistaken.

My dear master, I am over forty.

I am tired out with tricks and shufflings.