If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him.

Quote by Voltaire

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We cannot always oblige; but we can always speak obligingly.

We cannot always oblige; but we can always speak obligingly.

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make...

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make...

A witty saying proves nothing.

A witty saying proves nothing.

The sentiment of justice is so natural, and so universally acquired by all mankind, that...

The sentiment of justice is so natural, and so universally acquired by all mankind, that...

History is fables agreed upon.

History is fables agreed upon.

Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense

Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense

Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.

Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.

The multitude of books is making us ignorant.

The multitude of books is making us ignorant.

The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be...

The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be...

Inspiration: A peculiar effect of divine flatulence emitted by the Holy Spirit which hisses into...

Inspiration: A peculiar effect of divine flatulence emitted by the Holy Spirit which hisses into...

To enjoy life, we must touch much of it lightly.

To enjoy life, we must touch much of it lightly.

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.

I hate women because they always know where things are.

I hate women because they always know where things are.

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

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

I know many books which have bored their readers, but I know of none which...

I know many books which have bored their readers, but I know of none which...

By appreciation, we make excellence in others our own property.

By appreciation, we make excellence in others our own property.

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...

A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.

A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.

Old forms of government finally grow so oppressive that they must be thrown off even...

Old forms of government finally grow so oppressive that they must be thrown off even...