It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches.

Quote by Frederick The Great

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Every man has a wild beast within him.

Every man has a wild beast within him.

All religions must be tolerated... for... every man must get to heaven his own way.

All religions must be tolerated... for... every man must get to heaven his own way.

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are...

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are...

The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new...

The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new...

A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in.

A crown is merely a hat that lets the rain in.

An educated people can be easily governed.

An educated people can be easily governed.

Rogues, would you live forever?

Rogues, would you live forever?

If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one would remain in the ranks

If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one would remain in the ranks

Superstition is the weakness of the human mind; it is inherent in that mind; it...

Superstition is the weakness of the human mind; it is inherent in that mind; it...

Don't forget your great guns, which are the most respectable arguments of the rights of...

Don't forget your great guns, which are the most respectable arguments of the rights of...