Voltaire ( 10 of 94 )
Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who read more
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.
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.
He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.
He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that he really is dead.
Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.
Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.
Doubt is uncomfortable, certainty is ridiculous.
Doubt is uncomfortable, certainty is ridiculous.
Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the read more
Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the Christians have been the most intolerant of all men
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
Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.
Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.
We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongues, at our peril, risk and read more
We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongues, at our peril, risk and hazard.
He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.
He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.
