In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another. Voltaire Government
Such is the feebleness of humanity, such is its perversity, that doubtless it is better for it to be subject to all possible superstitions, as long as they are not murderous, than to live without religion. Voltaire Religion
Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us. Voltaire Power
It is vain for the coward to flee; death follows close behind; it is only by defying it that the brave escape. Voltaire Death
All men are born with a nose and five fingers, but no one is born with a knowledge of God. Voltaire Knowledge
Religion was instituted to make us happy in this life and in the other. What must we do to be happy in the life to come? Be just. Voltaire Religion