François Marie Arouet, better known by the name of Voltaire, was born at Chatenay, on the 20th of February, 1694.
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We cannot always oblige; but we can always speak obligingly. Go to Quote / Comment
Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool. Go to Quote / Comment
Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the Christians have been the most intolerant of all men. Go to Quote / Comment
I was never ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit, and once when I won one. Go to Quote / Comment
The art of government is to make two-thirds of a nation pay all it possibly can pay for the benefit of the other third. Go to Quote / Comment