Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.

Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?

I am the best-natured creature in the world, and yet I have already killed three, and of these three two were priests.

But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.

Ask a toad what is beauty....; he will answer that it is a female with two great round eyes coming out of her little head, a large flat head, a yellow belly and a brown back.

You will notice that in all disputes between Christians since the birth of the Church, Rome has always favored the doctrine which most completely subjugated the human mind and annihilated reason.