The 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.

If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.

Excellently observed", answered Candide; "but let us cultivate our garden.

Weakness on both sides is, as we know, the motto of all quarrels.

The more a man knows, the less he talks.

Men argue. Nature acts.

If you want to kill Christianity you must abolish Sunday.