I ♥ Voltaire

I was told to research two Philosophers from a list from my english class, and many of them we philosophers of math, science, and religion. I didn't take much interest and found myself growing incredibly bored with the assignment. The I began reading quotes from Voltaire, and I love is philosophy. He questions and sometimes mocks humans and society, which I do just about every day. Particularly after school. Here are some of my favorite quotes from: http://www.quotationspage.com/search.php3?Search=&Author=Voltaire&C=coles&C=lindsly&C=poorc&C=net&C=devils&C=contrib&page=3

I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death for your right to say it.

God is a comedian playing to an audience afraid to laugh

I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it

The public is a ferocious beast--one can either chain it up or flee from it.

Common sense is not so common

A witty saying proves nothing

Anything that is to stupid to be spoken is sung

Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so as well

When it's a question of money, everybody is of the same religion

To be boring is to say everything

There are more quotes that I love, but these are the main ones that really made my day. Which was good, because my day wasn't.