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Voltaire Quotes

«Doubt is not a pleasant mental state, but certainty is a ridiculous one.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«God is always on the side of the heaviest battalions.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«The Holy Roman Empire is neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«This self-love is the instrument of our preservation; it resembles the provision for the perpetuity of mankind: it is necessary, it is dear to us, it gives us pleasure, and we must conceal it.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«My life is a struggle.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«History is only the register of crimes and misfortunes.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«All styles are good except the tiresome kind.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«Everything is for the best in this best of possible worlds.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)

«Originality is nothing but judicious plagiarism.»

Author: Voltaire (Philosopher, Writer)