Popes have committed too many absurdities to create a belief in their infallibility.

People accustomed to great victories, know not how to support a day of reverse.

Power is founded on opinion.

Passionate people invariably deny their anger, and cowards often boast their ignorance of fear.

Ces deux moities de Dieu, le pape et l'empereur!

Anu and Bel called by name me, Hammurabi, the exalted prince, who feared God, to bring about the rule of righteousness in the land.

Since God has given us the papacy, let us enjoy it.