Man is free at the instant he wants to be.
VoltaireI have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it."
(Letter to Étienne Noël Damilaville, May 16, 1767)
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Illusion is the first of all pleasures
VoltaireMen will always be mad, and those who think they can cure them are the maddest of all.
VoltaireL'homme est libre au moment qu'il veut l'être.
VoltaireTags: inspirational philosophy
It is proved...that things cannot be other than they are, for since everything was made for a purpose, it follows that everything is made for the best purpose.
VoltaireTags: satire
But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.
VoltaireWhatever you do, crush the infamous thing, and love those who love you.
VoltaireMen are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference.
Voltairetheology is to religion what poisons are to food
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