“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.”

“What is said of man is nothing; the point is, who says it.”

“What's my credibility? Why are they looking to me for advice? Isn't there someone more qualified?”

“The only difference between reality and fiction is that fiction needs to be credible.”