This peace was a good produced from an evil, even from error; for each nation, acknowledging several inferior gods, found it good for his neighbors also to have theirs.
— from A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 06 by Voltaire
If one asks, How shall I gain faith in God and hope of immortality?
— from The Chief End of Man by George Spring Merriam
Sep. I grieve for it: Good Souldiers should have good rewards, and favours, I'le give up your petitions, for I pity ye, And freely speak to Cæsar .
— from The False One: A Tragedy by John Fletcher
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