Voltaire

We are all full of weakness and errors; let us mutually pardon each other our follies – it is the first law of nature.

Voltaire

We are astonished at thought, but sensation is equally wonderful.

Voltaire

We cannot always oblige; but we can always speak obligingly.

Voltaire

We cannot wish for that we know not.

Voltaire

We’re neither pure, nor wise, nor good; we do the best we know.

Voltaire

After all, it is no more surprising to me to be born twice than it is to be born once.

Voltaire

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices.

Voltaire

He who can lead you to believe an absurdity can lead you to commit an atrocity.

Voltaire

A circumstance which has always appeared wonderful to me, is that such sublime discoveries should have been made by the sole assistance of a quadrant and a little arithmetic.

Voltaire

A clergyman is one who feels himself called upon to live without working at the expense of the rascals who work to live.

Voltaire