Quote #91
The perfect form of government is democracy tempered by assassination.
More from Voltaire
- The multitude of books is making us ignorant.
- Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too.
- The man who leaves money to charity in his will is only giving away what no longer belongs to him.
- To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid; you must also be well-mannered.
- The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the diseases.
- Anything that is too stupid to be spoken is sung.
- Now is no time to be making new enemies. (When asked on his deathbed by a priest to renounce the devil and turn to God.)
- Business is the salt of life.