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.
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.
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It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.
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If God created us in his own image, we have more than reciprocated.
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It is clear that the individual who persecutes a man, his brother, because he is not of the same opinion, is a monster.
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I loved him as we always love for the first time; with idolatry and wild passion.
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Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
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It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection.
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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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It is with books as with men: a very small number play a great part.
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I don’t know where I am going, but I am on my way.
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What is history? The lie that everyone agrees on.
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Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.
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Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.
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Liberty of thought is the life of the soul.
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It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.
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Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her; but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
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