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

The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.

The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.

Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most

If there were only one religion in England there would be danger of despotism, if there were two, they would cut each other's throats, but there are thirty, and they live in peace and happiness.

What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.

It is dangerous to be right in matters where established men are wrong.