Maxioms by Voltaire
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
A long dispute means both parties are wrong
Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need
Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need
Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who read more
Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road.
Every abuse ought to be reformed, unless the reform is more dangerous than the abuse itself.
Every abuse ought to be reformed, unless the reform is more dangerous than the abuse itself.