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“There are some that only employ words for the purpose of disguising their thoughts.”

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Voltaire, a French Enlightenment philosopher, writer, and thinker, was born on November 21, 1694, and died on May 30, 1778. He had a profound impact on philosophy, literature, and science in France and Europe with his sharp wit and critical spirit. more

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Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

“Nothing could be smarter, more splendid, more brilliant, better drawn up than two armies. Trumpets, fifes, hautboys, drums, cannons, formed a harmony such as never been heard in hell.”

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Author:Voltaire

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Sweet Consequence Bitter Indolence

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“Los Padres have everything and the people have nothing; 'tis the masterpiece of reason and justice. For my part, I know nothing so divine as Los Padres who make war on Kings of Spain and Portugal and in Europe act as their confessors; who here kill Spaniards and at Madrid send them to Heaven.”

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Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

“It was decided by the university of Coimbre that the sight of several persons being slowly burned in great ceremony is an infallible secret for preventing earthquakes.”

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Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

“A lady of honor may be raped once, but it strengthens her virtue.”

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Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

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Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

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Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

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Book:The Portable Voltaire

Source: The Portable Voltaire

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Book:Candide: Or Optimism

Source: Candide: Or Optimism