May God defend me from my friends: I can defend myself from my enemies.
VOLTAIREWhen a man is in love, jealous, and just whipped by the Inquisition, he is no longer himself.
More Voltaire Quotes
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Religion began when the first scoundrel met the first fool.
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The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor
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Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.
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History never repeats itself. Man always does.
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I have wanted to kill myself a hundred times, but somehow I am still in love with life.
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Ice-cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn’t illegal.
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He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.
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Common sense is not so common.
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Behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law.
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It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.
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The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.
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To hold a pen is to be at war.
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There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times.
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It is better to risk saving a guilty person than to condemn an innocent one.
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Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.
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