Voltaire
Philosopher, Writer
"Dogs, monkeys, and parrots are a thousand times less miserable than we are."
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Candide
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Voltaire
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"I read only to please myself, and enjoy only what suits my taste."
Voltaire
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"What! Have you no monks to teach, to dispute, to govern, to intrigue and to burn people who do not agree with them?"
Voltaire
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"It is love; love, the comfort of the human species, the preserver of the universe, the soul of all sentient beings, love, tender love."
Voltaire
Philosopher, Writer
""You're a bitter man," said Candide. "That's because I've lived," said Martin."
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"What a pessimist you are!" exclaimed Candide. "That is because I know what life is," said Martin."
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"If this is the best of possible worlds, what then are the others?"
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"Excellently observed", answered Candide; "but let us cultivate our garden."
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