He who doesn't have the spirit of his time, has all its misery.

The fate of a nation has often depended upon the good or bad digestion of a prime minister.

History is the lie commonly agreed upon.

There is no such thing as an accident. What we call by that name is the effect of some cause which we do not see.

The ancients recommended us to sacrifice to the Graces, but Milton sacrificed to the Devil.

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

My life's dream has been a perpetual nightmare.