The more a man knows, the less he talks.
VOLTAIREIf 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.
More Voltaire Quotes
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There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times.
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To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid – one must also be polite.
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The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.
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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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It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.
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The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.
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I don’t know where I am going, but I am on my way.
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Ice-cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn’t illegal.
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I would rather obey a fine lion, much stronger than myself, than two hundred rats of my own species.
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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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I loved him as we always love for the first time; with idolatry and wild passion.
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Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor
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Faith consists in believing what reason cannot.
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Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
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