Voltaire Quotes

Such is the feebleness of humanity, such is its perversity, that doubtless it is better for it to be subject to all possible superstitions, as long as they are not murderous, than to live without religion.

Voltaire

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: November 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778

Topics

LiveReligionBetterLongHumanity

Even when I was at CIA, I'd go to visit foreign leaders and I'd say, 'You know, I'm not a diplomat. I'm just an old CIA guy'... I said, 'If I wanted to be diplomatic, I'd have been a diplomat.'

Robert M. Gates

YouGoKnowSaidSayOld

People in power have to be careful about what comes out of their mouth. They have to find exactly the right word that can't be attacked.

Anna Deavere Smith

PowerPeopleMouthFindRightOut

I really wanted to go Russia. I'm really interested in Russian history, so I'd like to go and put a face to what I've read.

Mia Goth

HistoryFaceGoRussiaInterested

The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection.

Robin S. Sharma

LifeBusinessConnectionHuman

If Barbra Steisand wants to make a picture called 'My Pink Fingernail,' the studios will go, 'Gee, Barbra, what a wonderful idea! Money is no object! Take two years in preproduction and write the music, and you'll direct.'

Mickey Rooney

MusicMoneyPinkPictureYouGo

I don't think you should spend that much time in the gym. Don't sit around between sets too long. If you want to burn some calories, keep the sets tight. Give yourself 30 seconds to a minute between each set. Supersetting is brilliant.

Luke Evans

TimeYourselfThinkYouGymBurn

My mom has a couple great tricks, but my father is consistently a good cook. He's extremely avid about health and fitness and a bit obsessive. He always talks about garden-fresh food.

Lizz Wright

GoodFatherHealthGreatFitness

The older I get, the more I love psychological thrillers.

Lisa Jewell

LoveMoreGetOlderI Love

The question of the family now divides our society so deeply that the opposing sides cannot even agree on a definition of the institution they are arguing about.

Christopher Lasch

FamilySocietyNowQuestionSides

People confuse fame with validation or love. But fame is not the reward. The reward is getting fulfillment out of doing the thing you love.

Claire Danes

LovePeopleDoingYouRewardFame

Money is at the root of most that is wrong in American politics.

Bob Beckel

MoneyPoliticsAmericanWrongMost

I never get hung up on the past - the memories are too negative.

Brigitte Bardot

MemoriesPastNegativeNeverUpGet

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