Faith consists in believing what reason cannot.
VOLTAIREFools have a habit of believing that everything written by a famous author is admirable. For my part I read only to please myself and like only what suits my taste.
More Voltaire Quotes
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Discord is the great ill of mankind; and tolerance is the only remedy for it.
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We are rarely proud when we are alone.
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The happiest of all lives is a busy solitude.
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We never live; we are always in the expectation of living.
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It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.
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I loved him as we always love for the first time; with idolatry and wild passion.
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Despite the enormous quantity of books, how few people read! And if one reads profitably, one would realize how much stupid stuff the vulgar herd is content to swallow every day.
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The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor
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He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.
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I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.
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One day everything will be well, that is our hope. Everything’s fine today, that is our illusion.
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Reading nurtures the soul, and an enlightened friend brings it solace.
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Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one.
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Ice-cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn’t illegal.
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If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.
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