Quotes about Voltaire

Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable.

#Voltaire

Opinion has caused more trouble on this little earth than plagues or earthquakes.

#Voltaire

One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words...

#Voltaire

One great use of words is to hide our thoughts.

#Voltaire

Of all religions, the Christian should of course inspire the most tolerance, but until now...

#Voltaire

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

#Voltaire

No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

#Voltaire

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.

#Voltaire

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets...

#Voltaire

Nature has always had more force than education.

#Voltaire

The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no...

#Voltaire

The truths of religion are never so well understood as by those who have lost...

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