Quotes by Voltaire

It is only through timidity that states are lost. >>

How I like the boldness of the English, how I like the people who say >>

The public is a ferocious beast. One must either chain it up or flee f >>

Quotations about Patience

Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or >>

The patience of the hunter is always greater than that of the prey. >>

If I'm not back in five minutes... just wait longer! >>

Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time.

Voltaire