Behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law.
VOLTAIREWhen it is a question of money, everybody is of the same religion.
More Voltaire Quotes
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What is history? The lie that everyone agrees on.
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I know many books which have bored their readers, but I know of none which has done real evil.
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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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In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.
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If we do not find anything very pleasant, at least we shall find something new.
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It is hard to free fools from the chains they revere.
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We are rarely proud when we are alone.
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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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Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.
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We never live; we are always in the expectation of living.
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I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.
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Dare to think for yourself.
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Cherish those who seek the truth but beware of those who find it.
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The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.
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