The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.

God gave us the gift of life.. view

By: Voltaire

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Tears are the silent language of grief... view

By: Voltaire

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Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us... view

By: Voltaire

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It is hard to free fools from the chains they revere... view

By: Voltaire

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To believe in God is impossible not to believe in Him is absurd... view

By: Voltaire

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Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient... view

By: Voltaire

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It is not enough to conquer.. view

By: Voltaire

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The best way to be boring is to leave nothing out... view

By: Voltaire

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The flowery style is not unsuitable to public speeches or addresses, which amount only to compliment. The lighter beauties are in their place when there is nothing more solid to say.. view

By: Voltaire

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All men are born with a nose and ten fingers, but no one was born with a knowledge of God... view

By: Voltaire

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Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers... view

By: Voltaire

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One great use of words is to hide our thoughts... view

By: Voltaire

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