It requires ages to destroy a popular opinion

Quote by Voltaire

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A man loved by a beautiful woman will always get out of trouble.

A man loved by a beautiful woman will always get out of trouble.

All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.

All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.

Society therefore is an ancient as the world.

Society therefore is an ancient as the world.

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

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

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

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

History is no more than the portrayal of crimes and misfortunes

History is no more than the portrayal of crimes and misfortunes

Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us...

Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us...

Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference

Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference

In every author let us distinguish the man from his works.

In every author let us distinguish the man from his works.

Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent.

Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent.

Common sense is not so common.

Common sense is not so common.

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...

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 public is a ferocious beast; one must either chain it or flee from it.

The public is a ferocious beast; one must either chain it or flee from it.

Doctors are men who prescribe medicines of which they know little, to cure diseases of...

Doctors are men who prescribe medicines of which they know little, to cure diseases of...

Let us read and let us dance - two amusements that will never do any...

Let us read and let us dance - two amusements that will never do any...

Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us...

Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us...

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

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

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...

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really...

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really...