Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable. Voltaire insistmadnessmiserable Change image and share on social
Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient. Voltaire ancientdatedivorce Change image and share on social
Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts. Voltaire hearthellloveless Change image and share on social
When he to whom one speaks does not understand, and he who speaks himself does not understand, that is metaphysics. Voltaire metaphysicspeakunderstand Change image and share on social
The ancient Romans built their greatest masterpieces of architecture, their amphitheaters, for wild beasts to fight in. Voltaire amphitheaterancientarchitecture Change image and share on social
History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes. Voltaire crimehistorymisfortune Change image and share on social
Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise mother. These daughters have too long dominated the earth. Voltaire astrologyastronomydaughter Change image and share on social
The sovereign is called a tyrant who knows no laws but his caprice. Voltaire callcapricelaw Change image and share on social
By appreciation, we make excellence in others our own property. Voltaire appreciationexcellencemake Change image and share on social
Who serves his country well has no need of ancestors. Voltaire ancestorcountryserve Change image and share on social
