Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us. Voltaire dwellgreatharm Change image and share on social
One great use of words is to hide our thoughts. Voltaire greathidethought Change image and share on social
If God created us in his own image, we have more than reciprocated. Voltaire creategodimage Change image and share on social
Time, which alone makes the reputation of men, ends by making their defects respectable. Voltaire defectendmake Change image and share on social
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. Voltaire bookcommunicatefetch Change image and share on social
Anyone who seeks to destroy the passions instead of controlling them is trying to play the angel. Voltaire angelcontroldestroy Change image and share on social
The safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death. Voltaire consciencedeathenjoy Change image and share on social
The multitude of books is making us ignorant. Voltaire bookignorantmake Change image and share on social
The best government is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination. Voltaire assassinationbenevolentgovernment Change image and share on social
It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong. Voltaire authoritydangerousestablish Change image and share on social
