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Wherever there is a settled society, religion is necessary; the laws cover manifest crimes, and religion covers secret crimes.

~Voltaire

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If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him.

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Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.

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Anyone who seeks to destroy the passions instead of controlling them is trying to play the angel.

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We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongue, at our peril, risk and hazard.

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Very often, say what you will, a knave is only a fool.

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The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.

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Clever tyrants are never punished.

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Ice-cream is exquisite - what a pity it isn't illegal.

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To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.

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Biography

Nationality: French

Type: Writer

Born: November 21st, 1694

Died: May 30th, 1778

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