If you have two religions in your land, the two will cut each other’s throats; but if you have thirty religions, they will dwell in peace.
VOLTAIREHistory never repeats itself. Man always does.
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The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor
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History never repeats itself. Man always does.
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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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Opinions have caused more ills than the plague or earthquakes on this little globe of ours.
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Perfect is the enemy of good.
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Sensual pleasure passes and vanishes, but the friendship between us, the mutual confidence, the delight of the heart, the enchantment of the soul, these things do not perish and can never be destroyed.
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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 only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.
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May God defend me from my friends: I can defend myself from my enemies.
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Dare to think for yourself.
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Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.
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The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.
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It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection.
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Men will always be mad, and those who think they can cure them are the maddest of all.
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Behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law.
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