“In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.”

“Everyone places his good where he can and has as much of it as he can, in his own way.”

“I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.”

“The superfluous, a very necessary thing.”

“But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.”

“He knows what it's like to strut and fret his hour upon the stage and then be heard no more.”

“I wonder that you will still be talking. Nobody marks you.”

“Why, this hath not a finger's dignity.”