The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be contrary to it. Oppositions of colors contrast; but there are also colors contrary to each other, that is, which produce an ill effect because they shock the eye when brought very near it.Voltaire
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I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.
Voltaire
Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.
Voltaire
It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.
Voltaire
Common sense is not so common.
Voltaire
All men are born with a nose and ten fingers, but no one was born with a knowledge of God.
Voltaire
All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.
Voltaire
I hate women because they always know where things are.
Voltaire
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Also,
Because,
Brought,
Cannot,
Contrary,
Contrast,
Each,
Effect,
Eye,
Great,
Ill,
Little,
May,
Near,
Other,
Painting,
Produce,
Said,
Shock,
Very,
Which
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