One great use of words is to hide our thoughts.

In every author, let us distinguish the man from his work.

When we hear news we should always wait for the sacrament of confirmation.

It is new fancy rathert than taste which produces so many new fashions.

Perfect is the enemy of good.

Clearly, I said, we should choose not to have good sense, if that good sense contributes to our misery.

Oh! what a superior man," said Candide below his breath. "What a great genius is this Pococurante! Nothing can please him.