He is a hard man who is only just, and a sad one who is only wise.

Quote by Voltaire

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In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from...

In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from...

Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels.

Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels.

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

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

We cannot wish for that we know not.

We cannot wish for that we know not.

Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd, and bloody religion that has ever infected...

Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd, and bloody religion that has ever infected...

What then do you call your soul? What idea have you of it? You cannot...

What then do you call your soul? What idea have you of it? You cannot...

Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.

Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.

A long dispute means both parties are wrong

A long dispute means both parties are wrong

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

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

In general, the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from...

In general, the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from...

If God created us in his own image, we have more than reciprocated.

If God created us in his own image, we have more than reciprocated.

The flowery style is not unsuitable to public speeches or addresses, which amount only to...

The flowery style is not unsuitable to public speeches or addresses, which amount only to...

The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.

The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.

Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.

Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.

It is fancy rather than taste which produces so many new fashions

It is fancy rather than taste which produces so many new fashions

Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool.

Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool.

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets...

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets...

Repose is a good thing, but boredom is its brother

Repose is a good thing, but boredom is its brother

There's a lot more power in calm than in vituperation.

There's a lot more power in calm than in vituperation.

The presidency has many problems, but boredom is the least of them.

The presidency has many problems, but boredom is the least of them.