Voltaire

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to the death your right to read more

I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound read more

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.

I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition

I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition

All men have equal rights to liberty, to their property, and to the protection of the laws

All men have equal rights to liberty, to their property, and to the protection of the laws