Will is wish, and liberty is power.
I read only to please myself, and enjoy only what suits my taste.
Individual misfortunes give rise to the general good; so that the more individual misfortunes exist, the more all is fine.
Fame is a heavy burden.
Whatever you do, crush the infamous thing, and love those who love you.
Optimism," said Cacambo, "What is that?" "Alas!" replied Candide, "It is the obstinacy of maintaining that everything is best when it is worst.