He who is not just is severe, he who is not wise is sad. Voltaire sadseverewise Change image and share on social
To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth. Voltaire deadliveowe Change image and share on social
Nature has always had more force than education. Voltaire educationforcenature Change image and share on social
Wherever there is a settled society, religion is necessary; the laws cover manifest crimes, and religion covers secret crimes. Voltaire covercrimelaw Change image and share on social
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose. Voltaire denyfewmerit Change image and share on social
Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. Voltaire appreciationbelongexcellent Change image and share on social
Every one goes astray, but the least imprudent are they who repent the soonest. Voltaire astrayimprudentrepent Change image and share on social
Ice-cream is exquisite - what a pity it isn't illegal. Voltaire creamexquisiteice Change image and share on social
Woe to the makers of literal translations, who by rendering every word weaken the meaning! It is indeed by so doing that we can say the letter kills and the spirit gives life. Voltaire killletterlife Change image and share on social
The public is a ferocious beast; one must either chain it or flee from it. Voltaire beastchainferocious Change image and share on social
