The Pope is an idol whose hands are tied and whose feet are kissed.

Another century and there will not be a Bible on earth!

It is not love that should be depicted as blind, but self-love.

The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself.

Our character is composed of our ideas and our feelings: and, since it has been proved that we give ourselves neither feelings nor ideas, our character does not depend on us. If it did depend on us, there is nobody who would not be perfect. If one does not reflect, one thinks oneself master of everything; but when one does reflect, one realizes that one is master of nothing

I am a little deaf, a little blind, a little important and on top of this are two or three abominable infirmities, but nothing destroys my hope.

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