“All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.”
— Voltaire
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What a heavy burden is a name
“What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.”
— Voltaire
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It is forbidden to kill; therefore all
“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.”
— Voltaire
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Very learned women are to be found,
“Very learned women are to be found, in the same manner as female warriors; but they are seldom or ever inventors.”
— Voltaire
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The ancient Romans built their greatest masterpieces
“The ancient Romans built their greatest masterpieces of architecture, their amphitheaters, for wild beasts to fight in.”
— Voltaire
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All the reasonings of men are not
“All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.”
— Voltaire
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Nothing can be more contrary to religion
“Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense.”
— Voltaire
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Each player must accept the cards life
“Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.”
— Voltaire
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The best government is a benevolent tyranny
“The best government is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination.”
— Voltaire
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Divorce is probably of nearly the same
“Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.”
— Voltaire
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If there were no God, it would
“If there were no God, it would be necessary to invent him.”
— Voltaire
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