Men argue. Nature acts.
VOLTAIREThe discovery of what is true and the practice of that which is good are the two most important aims of philosophy.
More Voltaire Quotes
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Opinions have caused more ills than the plague or earthquakes on this little globe of ours.
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Common sense is not so common.
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Faith consists in believing what reason cannot.
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The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.
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She blushed and so did he. She greeted him in a faltering voice, and he spoke to her without knowing what he was saying.
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Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
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Perfect is the enemy of good.
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Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road.
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Man is free at the instant he wants to be.
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If we do not find anything very pleasant, at least we shall find something new.
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Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.
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One great use of words is to hide our thoughts.
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He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.
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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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In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.
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