“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.”

“Every subject's duty is the Kings, but every subject's soul is his own.”

“What e'er thou art, act well thy part.”

“Give obedience where 'tis truly owed.”