Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the Christians have been the most intolerant of all men

Quote by Voltaire

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Illusion is the first of the pleasures

Illusion is the first of the pleasures

Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing...

Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing...

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...

We are rarely proud when we are alone.

We are rarely proud when we are alone.

Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise...

Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise...

It is better to risk saving a guilty man than to condemn an innocent one.

It is better to risk saving a guilty man than to condemn an innocent one.

It is not inequality which is the real misfortune, it is dependence.

It is not inequality which is the real misfortune, it is dependence.

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...

I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be...

I have lived eighty years of life and know nothing for it, but to be...

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...

The best government is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination.

The best government is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination.

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities - that is not to...

To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities - that is not to...

Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts.

Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts.

I have only ever made one prayer to God, a very short one: O Lord,...

I have only ever made one prayer to God, a very short one: O Lord,...

Our country is that spot to which our heart is bound.

Our country is that spot to which our heart is bound.

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

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

Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors; but...

Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors; but...

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

Curiosity is not a sin. But we should exercise caution with our curiosity yes, indeed.

Curiosity is not a sin. But we should exercise caution with our curiosity yes, indeed.

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

One piece of log creates a small fire, adequate to warm you up, add just...

One piece of log creates a small fire, adequate to warm you up, add just...

How dreadful it is when the right judge judges wrong

How dreadful it is when the right judge judges wrong