Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference.
VOLTAIREMen are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference.
VOLTAIREIs politics nothing other than the art of deliberately lying?
VOLTAIREThe discovery of what is true and the practice of that which is good are the two most important aims of philosophy.
VOLTAIREIf you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.
VOLTAIREThe comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor
VOLTAIREMen use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.
VOLTAIREThe longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.
VOLTAIREThe more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.
VOLTAIREIt is not inequality which is the real misfortune, it is dependence.
VOLTAIREBehind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law.
VOLTAIRELove is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.
VOLTAIREAppreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
VOLTAIREEvery man is guilty of all the good he did not do.
VOLTAIRETo the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.
VOLTAIRETo succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid – one must also be polite.
VOLTAIREDare to think for yourself.
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