Quotes by Voltaire

The superfluous, a very necessary thing

#Necessity

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed from one another. The...

#Originality

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend - provided, of course, that...

#Death, #Funny, #Praise

Prejudice is the reason of fools

#Prejudice

Prejudice is an opinion without judgment

#Prejudice

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

#Perfection

We are rarely proud when we are alone.

#Pride

The infinitely little have a pride infinitely great.

#Pride

When he who hears does not know what he who speaks means, and when he...

#Philosophy

Poetry is the music of the soul, and, above all, of great and feeling souls.

#Poetry

It is as impossible to translate poetry as it is to translate music.

#Poetry

Providence has given us hope and sleep as a compensation for the many cares of...

#Providence