Voltaire

Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense

Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense

I know of no great men except those who have rendered great service to the human race.

I know of no great men except those who have rendered great service to the human race.

Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time

Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time

Once the people begin to reason, all is lost

Once the people begin to reason, all is lost

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