It is impossible to imitate Voltaire without being Voltaire.
A German singer! I should as soon expect to get pleasure from the neighing of my horse.
Books make up no small part of human happiness.
My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to do what they please, and I am to do what I please.
Our work is to present things that are as they are.
In trying to defend everything he defended nothing.