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Voltaire Quotes - Page 12

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I keep to old books, for they teach me something; from the new I learn very little

I keep to old books, for they teach me something; from the new I learn very little

Book, Reading, Littles

Our priests are not what a silly populace supposes; all their learning consists in our credulity.

Silly, Religion, Priests

History is fables agreed upon.

Democracy, Fables, Propaganda

Where some states possess an army, the Prussian Army possesses a state.

War, Army, States

Exaggeration, the inseparable companion of greatness.

Greatness, Companion, Inseparable

Voltaire (1824). “A Philosophical Dictionary: From the French”, p.133

The superfluous, a very necessary thing.

Funny, Witty, Smart

1736 Le Mondain.

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

Dream, Watches, World

I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition.

Friendship, Hate, Enemy

"Déclaration de Voltaire". Note to his secretary, Jean-Louis Wagnière, February 28, 1778.

Injustice in the end produces independence.

Independence, Injustice, Ends

It is lamentable, that to be a good patriot one must become the enemy of the rest of mankind.

Patriotism, Enemy, Mankind

Voltaire (2016). “Voltaire – The Philosophical Works: Treatise On Tolerance, Philosophical Dictionary, Candide, Letters on England, Plato’s Dream, Dialogues, The Study of Nature, Ancient Faith and Fable, Zadig…: From the French writer, historian and philosopher, famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion and freedom of expression”, p.643, e-artnow

Atheism is the vice of a few intelligent people.

Religious, Atheist, Intelligent

"I have no more than twenty acres of ground," he replied, "the whole of which I cultivate myself with the help of my children; and our labor keeps off from us the three great evils - boredom, vice, and want."

Children, Evil, Boredom

Voltaire (2017). “Candide (Français Anglais édition illustré): Candide (French English Edition illustrated)”, p.229, Clap Publishing, LLC.

Every sensible man, every honorable man, must hold the Christian sect in horror.

Christian, Atheist, Men

"L'examen important de Milord Bolingbroke écrit sur la fin de 1736". Book by Voltaire. Conclusion, 1736.

The multitude of books is making us ignorant.

Book, Beer, Ignorant

The most genuine and efficacious charity is that which greases the paws of the priests; such charity covers a multitude of sins.

Grease, Atheism, Charity

Shun idleness. It is rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant metals.

Life, Rust, Brilliant

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

Birthday, Son, World

To enjoy life we must touch much of it lightly.

Life, Enjoy Life, Enjoy

God prefers bad verses recited with a pure heart to the finest verses chanted by the wicked.

Prayer, Heart, Wicked

Voltaire (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of Voltaire (Illustrated)”, p.4294, Delphi Classics

Indolence is sweet, and its consequences bitter.

Sweet, Bitter, Indolence

When truth is evident, it is impossible for parties and factions to rise. There never has been a dispute as to whether there is daylight at noon.

Party, Science, Noon

Men use thought only to justify their wrong doings, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.

Men, Use, Speech

"Le Chapon et la Poularde (1763)". Dialogue by Voltaire, Dialogue XIV, 1766.

Let each of us boldly and honestly say: How little it is that I really know!

Littles, Honestly, Knows

Francois Voltaire (1977). “The Portable Voltaire”, p.150, Penguin

Verses which do not teach men new and moving truths do not deserve to be read.

Moving, Men, Poetry

Francois Voltaire (1977). “The Portable Voltaire”, p.313, Penguin

Come! you presence will either give me life or kill me with pleasure.

Giving, Pleasure, Kill Me

Voltaire (2016). “Candide”, p.69, Xist Publishing

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