Author of quotes: Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet)

The power of numbers is the more powerful the less one understands them.

There is no one happier than a philosopher reading in that great book that God has unfolded before our eyes. The truths he reveals constitute his property. With them he nourishes and elevates his soul; his life is calm, he has nothing to fear from people, and his tender wife will not come to cut off his nose.

The intention of cutting off my nose is no better than the intention of diverting the waters of a stream.

How ruthless and flighty a girl raised at court can be, I need to marry a simple city woman.

When you eat, let the dogs eat, even if they bite you later.

Evil is cured by the opposite.

Before arguing, let's agree on terms.

Divorce is probably almost as old as marriage. Although I believe marriage is a week or two older.

Remember your human dignity.

Let's read and let's dance! These two entertainments will never hurt the world.

True courage is found in times of distress.

Not painful inequality and dependence.

Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, Vice and need.

The two things I envy the animals: they don't know what will happen to evil, and they know not what they talk about.