“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.”

“When once our grace we have forgot, Nothing goes right.”

“Tis a cruelty to load a fallen man.”

“Be willing to have it so. Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.”