All Voltaire Quotes
The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.
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Indeed, history is nothing more than a tableau of crimes and misfortunes.
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All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.
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When he to whom one speaks does not understand, and he who speaks himself does not understand, that is metaphysics.
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Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.
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The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself.
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Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise mother. These daughters have too long dominated the earth.
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The ancients recommended us to sacrifice to the Graces, but Milton sacrificed to the Devil.
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Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.
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