Voltaire ( 10 of 94 )
I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be resigned and tell myself that read more
I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be resigned and tell myself that flies are born to be eaten by spiders and man to be devoured by sorrow.
If God has created us in His image, we have more than returned the compliment.
If God has created us in His image, we have more than returned the compliment.
I disagree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.
I disagree with what you say, but I'll 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.
Let us work without theorizing, 'Tis the only way to make life endurable.
Let us work without theorizing, 'Tis the only way to make life endurable.
Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.
Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.
The fate of a nation has often depended on the food or bad digestion of a prime minister.
The fate of a nation has often depended on the food or bad digestion of a prime minister.
Tyrants have always some slight shade of virtue; they support the laws before destroying them
Tyrants have always some slight shade of virtue; they support the laws before destroying them
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.
It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.
