But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.
Love has features which pierce all hearts, he wears a bandage which conceals the faults of those beloved. He has wings, he comes quickly and flies away the same.
Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said.
If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.
The spirit of property doubles a man's strength.
What is toleration? It is the prerogative of humanity. We are all steeped in weaknesses and errors: Let us forgive one another's follies, it is the first law of nature.