Men argue. Nature acts.
VOLTAIREMen argue. Nature acts.
VOLTAIREEvery man is a creature of the age in which he lives and few are able to raise themselves above the ideas of the time.
VOLTAIREMen use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.
VOLTAIREThe discovery of what is true and the practice of that which is good are the two most important aims of philosophy.
VOLTAIREFaith consists in believing what reason cannot.
VOLTAIREThink for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.
VOLTAIRETo hold a pen is to be at war.
VOLTAIREPrejudices are what fools use for reason.
VOLTAIREAppreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
VOLTAIREHistory never repeats itself. Man always does.
VOLTAIREThe art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.
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.
VOLTAIREThe only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.
VOLTAIRELiberty of thought is the life of the soul.
VOLTAIREI have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it.
VOLTAIREUncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.
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