Hope should no more be a virtue than fear; we fear and we hope, according to what is promised or threatened us.
History is fables agreed upon.
Chess is a game which reflects most honor on human wit.
What will the preachers say? .. to teach men not to persecute men: for, while a few sanctimonious humbugs are burning a few fanatics, the earth opens and swallows up all alike.
All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.
Optimism," said Cacambo, "What is that?" "Alas!" replied Candide, "It is the obstinacy of maintaining that everything is best when it is worst.