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Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy: the mad daughter of a wise mother

Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy: the mad daughter of a wise mother

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Rest is a good thing, but boredom is its brother.

Rest is a good thing, but boredom is its brother.

by Voltaire Found in: Rest Quotes,
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The punishment of criminals should be of use; when a man is hanged he is good for nothing

The punishment of criminals should be of use; when a man is hanged he is good for nothing

by Voltaire Found in: Crime Quotes,
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A witty saying proves nothing.

A witty saying proves nothing.

by Voltaire Found in: Saying Quotes,
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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.

by Voltaire Found in: Conformity Quotes,
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