The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.

Quote by Voltaire

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Every one goes astray, but the least imprudent are they who repent the soonest.

Every one goes astray, but the least imprudent are they who repent the soonest.

A long dispute means both parties are wrong

A long dispute means both parties are wrong

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.

I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.

It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only...

It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only...

It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?

Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves...

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves...

The superfluous, a very necessary thing

The superfluous, a very necessary thing

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...

The true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force

The true character of liberty is independence, maintained by force

Common sense is not so common.

Common sense is not so common.

In my life, I have prayed but one prayer: oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous....

In my life, I have prayed but one prayer: oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous....

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

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

All sects differ, because they come from men; morality is everywhere the same, because it...

All sects differ, because they come from men; morality is everywhere the same, because it...

The ancients recommended us to sacrifice to the Graces, but Milton sacrificed to the Devil.

The ancients recommended us to sacrifice to the Graces, but Milton sacrificed to the Devil.

I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to...

I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to...

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

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

Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.

Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.

Loyalty is a fine quality, but in excess it fills political graveyards.

Loyalty is a fine quality, but in excess it fills political graveyards.

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but...

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but...