But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.
VoltaireA physician is an unfortunate gentleman who is every day required to perform a miracle; namely to reconcile health with intemperance.
VoltaireWhen he who hears does not know what he who speaks means, and when he who speaks does not know what he himself means, that is philosophy.
VoltaireThe system of Descartes... seemed to give a plausible reason for all those phenomena; and this reason seemed more just, as it is simple and intelligible to all capacities. But in philosophy, a student ought to doubt of the things he fancies he understands too easily, as much as of those he does not understand.
Voltaire